HOMEMADE LEMON CHEESE PIE
Your guests will never dream that this scrumptious pie, created by our Test Kitchen staff, is lighter. It is the perfect make-ahead dessert for any festive occasion.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 45m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Lightly roll out crust into a 12-in. circle; transfer to a 9-in. pie plate. Trim dough to 1/2 in. beyond edge of plate, reserving scraps for garnish. Flute edges. Line unpricked pie shell with a double thickness of heavy-duty foil. Bake at 450° for 8 minutes. Remove foil; bake 5 minutes longer. Cool on a wire rack. , Roll out dough scraps to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut out star shapes with 1-1/2-in. cookie cutters. Place on a baking sheet. Bake at 450° for 8 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack., In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch and salt. Stir in water until blended. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until very thick. Remove from the heat; stir in butter, lemon zest and food coloring if desired. Gently stir in 1/2 cup lemon juice. Cool to room temperature, about 1 hour., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Fold in whipped topping and remaining lemon juice. Spread into crust; top with lemon filling. Refrigerate for 6 hours or until the top is set. Garnish with stars.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 341 calories, Fat 11g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 431mg sodium, Carbohydrate 55g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 5g protein.
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Roman Ali
[email protected]This pie is so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I love the fact that I can use store-bought pie crust to save time. The filling is creamy and smooth, with just the right amount of lemon flavor.
Famzy Da King
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of lemon desserts, but this pie was delicious! The filling was creamy and smooth, and the crust was flaky and buttery. I will definitely be making this pie again.
Om Silwal
[email protected]This pie was a hit at my party! Everyone loved the creamy, tangy filling and the flaky crust. I will definitely be making this pie again.
suii ali
[email protected]I made this pie for my family and they loved it! The filling was creamy and tangy, and the crust was flaky and buttery. I will definitely be making this pie again.
Angel Ogbede
[email protected]This pie is delicious! The filling is creamy and smooth, and the crust is flaky and buttery. I love the tangy lemon flavor. I will definitely be making this pie again.
Yetunde Ramat Onikoyi
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about making this pie because I'm not a huge fan of lemon desserts. But I was pleasantly surprised! The filling was creamy and tangy, and the crust was perfectly flaky. I will definitely be making this pie again.
YEASIN HABIB BD
[email protected]I've made this pie several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The filling is rich and creamy, and the crust is perfectly flaky. I highly recommend this recipe.
Jalia Matama
[email protected]This pie is so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I love the fact that I can use store-bought pie crust to save time. The filling is creamy and smooth, with just the right amount of lemon flavor.
Annyoserlyn Dawa
[email protected]I made this pie for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the creamy, tangy filling and the flaky crust. I will definitely be making this pie again.
Jemila Karim
[email protected]This lemon cheese pie was a delightful treat! The filling was creamy and tangy, with a perfect balance of sweetness and acidity. The crust was flaky and buttery, and held up well to the filling. I will definitely be making this pie again soon.