Maryland’S Chess & Apple Tart

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Servings: 1 Difficulty: Intermediate
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A rich, custard-based apple tart with a buttery shortbread crust and warm spices
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Maryland’S Chess & Apple Tart

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 1 Calories: 933.5

Description

This Maryland Chess Tart is a beloved regional dessert that combines a tender, buttery shortbread crust with a rich, custard-like filling studded with fresh apple chunks. The filling is made by creaming butter and sugar until light and fluffy, then blending in eggs, vanilla, and nutmeg before folding in tart apples. The result is a dessert that is simultaneously creamy and fruity, with a texture similar to a dense cheesecake or custard. It is perfect for autumn gatherings, holiday tables, or as a sophisticated end to a family dinner. While simple in ingredients, the technique requires care to ensure the custard sets perfectly without curdling.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400&# 194;°F (200ðC).
  2. Roll out the pastry dough and line a 9-inch pie pan, trimming the edges even with the rim.
  3. Cover the pastry shell with buttered foil and weigh it down with pie weights or dried beans.
  4. Place the shell on the bottom rack of the oven and blind bake for 10 minutes.
  5. Remove the foil and weights, then set the crust aside to cool completely.
  6. Reduce the oven temperature to 325ðF (165ðC).
  7. In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar together with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
  8. Add the eggs, salt, vanilla extract, and grated nutmeg to the butter mixture and beat well until combined.
  9. By hand, gently fold the peeled, cored, and chopped tart apples into the egg mixture.
  10. Pour the apple custard mixture into the cooled pie shell.
  11. Place the pie pan on the lower rack of the oven and bake for 45 to 60 minutes, or until a knife inserted into the custard comes out clean and the apples are tender.
  12. Remove from the oven and allow to cool. Serve warm or cold.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 1

Amount Per Serving
Calories 933.5kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 59.6g92%
Saturated Fat 33.9g170%
Cholesterol 502.0mg168%
Sodium 510.7mg22%
Total Carbohydrate 91.2g31%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
Sugars 91.2g
Protein 13.5g27%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: apple tart, chess pie, custard pie, dessert, maryland dessert, apple custard, shortbread crust, baking, autumn dessert, holiday treat, vanilla nutmeg, apple pie alternative, rich dessert, homemade tart, fruit custard
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