Kittencal'S Lemon Cream Cheese Pie Recipe

Name: Kittencal'S Lemon Cream Cheese Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 baked pie pastry (to fit in a 9-inch pie plate); 1 1/2 cups sugar; 6 tablespoons cornstarch; 1 pinch salt; 1 cup water; 2 -3 drops yellow food coloring (optional); 2 teaspoons grated lemons, rind of; 2/3 cup fresh lemon juice; 2 tablespoons butter; 12 ounces cream cheese, softened; 3/4 cup powdered sugar (confectioners); 3/4 cup heavy cream, whipped (measure 3/4 cup already whipped); 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Servings: persons

1 baked pie pastry (to fit in a 9-inch pie plate)
1 1/2 cups sugar
6 tablespoons cornstarch
1 pinch salt
1 cup water
2 -3 drops yellow food coloring (optional)
2 teaspoons grated lemons, rind of
2/3 cup fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons butter
12 ounces cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup powdered sugar (confectioners)
3/4 cup heavy cream, whipped (measure 3/4 cup already whipped)
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

1
In a saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch and pinch of salt.
2
Stir in water, lemon juice, lemon rind and yellow food colouring (if using) bring to a boil over medium-high heat; cook, and stir for 2 minutes, or until smooth and thickened.
3
Remove from heat; stir in butter; cool to room temperature for about 1 hour.
4
Meanwhile, in a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and the powdered sugar until smooth.
5
Fold in the whipped cream and the 1 Tbsp lemon juice.
6
Remove 1/2 cup of the whipped cream/lemon mixture for the garnish.
7
Spread the remaining cream cheese mixture into the baked pastry shell.
8
Top with the cooled lemon filling.
9
Chill in the fridge for a minimum of 8 hours or overnight.
10
When ready to serve, scoop the reserved 1/2 cup cream cheese mixture into a pastry bag with a star tip.
11
Pipe stars onto the pie, or garnish with the reserved cream cheese mixture or as desired.
12
Refrigerate until ready to serve-- delicious!

971

kcal

Calories

Fat

127

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 baked pie pastry (to fit in a 9-inch pie plate), 1 1/2 cups sugar, 6 tablespoons cornstarch, 1 pinch salt, and more.

Yes, Kittencal'S Lemon Cream Cheese 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.

Kittencal'S Lemon Cream Cheese Pie

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