Dianne's Lemon Pie Recipe

Name: Dianne's Lemon Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 ¼ cups sugar; 6 tablespoons cornstarch; 2 cups water; ⅓ cup lemon juice; 3 large egg yolks; 1 ½ teaspoons lemon extract; 2 teaspoons white vinegar; 3 tablespoons butter; 1 kebbler's shortbread pie crust; 8 ounces cream cheese; ½ cup powdered sugar

Servings: persons

1 ¼ cups sugar
6 tablespoons cornstarch
2 cups water
⅓ cup lemon juice
3 large egg yolks
1 ½ teaspoons lemon extract
2 teaspoons white vinegar
3 tablespoons butter
1 kebbler's shortbread pie crust
8 ounces cream cheese
½ cup powdered sugar

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(Bake the pie crust as shown on underside of label).
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In mixing bowl, cream together:.
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8 oz.
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cream cheese.
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and 1/2 Cup powdered sugar.
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Note* you may thin out with lemon juice for a more spreadable consistency.
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This mixture will go in the bottom of the pie crust before the lemon filling.
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In a double boiler:.
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Mix sugar and cornstarch together.
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Add the two Cups of water.
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Combine egg yolks and lemon juice and beat until well mixed.
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Add to the sugar mixture.
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Cook over boiling water until thick.
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At least 25 to 30 minutes.
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This will eliminate the starchy taste.
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Add the lemon extract, butter, and vinegar.
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Stir thoroughly.
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Pour into the nine-inch pie shell and let cool.
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Enjoy!

769

kcal

Calories

Fat

103

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 ¼ cups sugar, 6 tablespoons cornstarch, 2 cups water, ⅓ cup lemon juice, and more.

Yes, Dianne's Lemon Pie falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Dianne's Lemon Pie

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