LEMON CREAM CHEESE PIE

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From my MIL's recipe box...

Provided by TAMMY WADE

Categories     Other Desserts

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 sheet, refrigerted pie pastry
1 c sugar
1/4 c + 2 tsps. cornstarch
1/2 tsp salt
1 c water
2 Tbsp butter
2 tsp grated lemon peel
3 dash(es) yellow food coloring(opt)
1/2 c +1 tsp. lemon juice-divided
1 pkg 8oz. cream cheese
1/2 c powdered sugar
1 c whipped topping

Steps:

  • 1. Lightly roll out pastry into a 12" circle; transfer to a 9" pin plate. Trim pastry to 1/2" beyond edge of plate, Flute edges. Line unpricked pastry shell with a double thickness of heavy duty foil. Bake at 450* for 8 minutes. Remove foil and bake 5 minutes longer, cool on wire rack.
  • 2. 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. Remoe from heat; stir in butter, lemon peel, and food coloring if desired. Gently stir in 1/2 cup lemon juice. Cool to room temperature, about 1 hour.
  • 3. In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, until smooth. Fold in whipped topping and remaing lemon juice. Spread into crust; top with lemon filling. Refrigerate for at least 6 hours or until the top is set.

Charlyn Joiner
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This is my new favorite pie recipe! It's so easy to make and the results are always amazing. I love the tangy lemon filling and the creamy cheesecake filling.


Pappu Yadav
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This pie is absolutely delicious! The filling is smooth and creamy, and the crust is flaky and buttery. I highly recommend this recipe.


Belinda Evans
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the results are always amazing. The lemon and cream cheese filling is the perfect balance of sweet and tart, and the crust is flaky and buttery.


Precious Chrisolite
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This is the best lemon cream cheese pie I've ever had! The crust is flaky and buttery, and the filling is creamy and smooth. I highly recommend this recipe.


Ambiya Khatun
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I made this pie for my family last week and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The lemon and cream cheese filling was the perfect balance of tart and sweet, and the crust was flaky and delicious.


Ajay King
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This pie is absolutely delicious! The filling is smooth and creamy, and the crust is flaky and buttery. I highly recommend this recipe.


Zulkaif Kaif
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the results are always amazing. The lemon and cream cheese filling is the perfect balance of sweet and tart, and the crust is flaky and buttery.


Rupesh Rr
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This is my go-to recipe for lemon cream cheese pie. It's always a hit with my family and friends. The filling is tangy and creamy, and the crust is perfectly flaky.


cindy cordell
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I've made this pie a few times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The filling is creamy and smooth, and the crust is buttery and flaky. I love that it's not too sweet, so it's perfect for any occasion.


Nur jahan Afrin
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This pie was a huge hit at my last dinner party! I love that it's so easy to make and that it can be made ahead of time. The lemon and cream cheese filling is the perfect balance of tart and sweet, and the crust is flaky and delicious.


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