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: 1 cup sugar; 1/2 cup cornstarch; 2-1/2 cups cold water; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 3 large eggs yolks, lightly beaten; 3 tablespoons butter; 2/3 cup lemon juice, divided; 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened; 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk; 1 package (3.4 ounces) lemon-flavored instant pudding mix; 2 pie shells (9 inches), baked; Whipped cream; Lemon slices

Servings: persons

1 cup sugar
1/2 cup cornstarch
2-1/2 cups cold water
1/8 teaspoon salt
3 large eggs yolks, lightly beaten
3 tablespoons butter
2/3 cup lemon juice, divided
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1 package (3.4 ounces) lemon-flavored instant pudding mix
2 pie shells (9 inches), baked
Whipped cream
Lemon slices

1
In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch and salt. Stir in water until smooth. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat. Stir a small amount of hot filling into egg yolks; return all to pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes longer.
2
Remove from the heat. Stir in butter. Gently stir in 1/3 cup lemon juice. Cool for several hours or overnight.
3
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and condensed milk until smooth. Stir in pudding mix and remaining lemon juice.
4
Fold into chilled lemon filling. Divide and spoon into baked pie shells. Refrigerate for several hours. Garnish with whipped cream and lemon slices.

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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 cup sugar, 1/2 cup cornstarch, 2-1/2 cups cold water, 1/8 teaspoon salt, 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.

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