Lemon Cream Pie Recipe

Name: Lemon Cream Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 (14.1-ounce) package refrigerated pie dough (such as Pillsbury); Cooking spray; 1/2 cup sugar; 1 tablespoon grated lemon rind, divided; 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice; 3 tablespoons cornstarch; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2 large eggs; 1 1/2 cups fat-free milk; 1/4 cup (2 ounces) 1/3-less-fat cream cheese, softened; 2 tablespoons butter, softened; 1 1/2 cups frozen fat-free whipped topping, thawed

Servings: persons

1/2 (14.1-ounce) package refrigerated pie dough (such as Pillsbury)
Cooking spray
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon grated lemon rind, divided
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
1 1/2 cups fat-free milk
1/4 cup (2 ounces) 1/3-less-fat cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1 1/2 cups frozen fat-free whipped topping, thawed

1
Roll dough into a 12-inch circle; fit into a 9-inch pie plate coated with cooking spray. Fold edges under, and flute. Bake piecrust according to package directions. Cool completely on a wire rack.
2
Combine sugar, 2 1/2 teaspoons rind, and the next 4 ingredients (through eggs) in a large bowl, stirring well. Combine milk and cheese in a medium, heavy saucepan over medium-high heat; cook until mixture reaches 180u00b0 or until tiny bubbles form around edge (do not boil). Gradually add the hot milk mixture to sugar mixture, stirring constantly with a whisk. Return milk mixture to pan, and cook over medium heat 10 minutes or until thick and bubbly, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; stir in butter.
3
Place pan in a large ice-filled bowl for 10 minutes or until the mixture cools to room temperature, stirring occasionally. Spoon filling into prepared crust, and cover surface of filling with plastic wrap. Chill for 3 hours or until set, and remove plastic wrap. Spread the whipped topping evenly over chilled pie, and sprinkle with remaining 1/2 teaspoon lemon rind.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 (14.1-ounce) package refrigerated pie dough (such as Pillsbury), Cooking spray, 1/2 cup sugar, 1 tablespoon grated lemon rind, divided, and more.

Yes, Lemon Cream 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 Pie

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