Lemon Cream Cheese Pie Recipe

Name: Lemon Cream Cheese Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/2 c. water; 1/3 c. lemon juice; 1 c. sugar; 1/2 c. cornstarch; 3 Tbsp. margarine; dash of salt; 1/3 c. lemon juice (yes, again); Cool Whip; 3 egg yolks, well beaten; 1 (4 oz.) pkg. instant lemon pudding; 2 baked 9-inch pie crusts; 1 (14 oz.) can sweetened condensed milk; 1 (8 oz.) pkg. softened cream cheese

Servings: persons

2 1/2 c. water
1/3 c. lemon juice
1 c. sugar
1/2 c. cornstarch
3 Tbsp. margarine
dash of salt
1/3 c. lemon juice (yes, again)
Cool Whip
3 egg yolks, well beaten
1 (4 oz.) pkg. instant lemon pudding
2 baked 9-inch pie crusts
1 (14 oz.) can sweetened condensed milk
1 (8 oz.) pkg. softened cream cheese

1
In saucepan combine water, sugar and cornstarch.
2
Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly.
3
Reduce heat and stir for 2 more minutes.
4
Beat 1 cup hot mixture into egg yolks. Transfer back into saucepan and bring to gentle boil.
5
Cook for about 2 minutes.
6
Remove from heat, add 1/3 cup lemon juice, margarine and salt.
7
Stir until margarine melts.
8
Cover with clear plastic wrap and chill for a couple hours.
9
Beat sweetened condensed milk, cream cheese, 1/3 cup lemon juice and pudding mix. Pour this mixture into 2 pie crusts.
10
Over this layer, add the cooled lemon mixture.
11
Top with Cool Whip.

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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: 2 1/2 c. water, 1/3 c. lemon juice, 1 c. sugar, 1/2 c. cornstarch, and more.

Yes, 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.

Lemon Cream Cheese Pie

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