Lemon Layer Cream Cheese Pie Recipe

Name: Lemon Layer Cream Cheese Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 9 inch pie shell; Lemon Layer; 2/3 cup sugar; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 1 cup cold water; 2 egg yolks; 3 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 tablespoon butter; 2 teaspoons grated lemons, rind of; Cream Cheese Layer; 1/3 cup sugar; 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened; 1 egg; Topping; 1/2 cup whipped cream; 1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar

Servings: persons

1 9 inch pie shell
Lemon Layer
2/3 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup cold water
2 egg yolks
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon butter
2 teaspoons grated lemons, rind of
Cream Cheese Layer
1/3 cup sugar
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 egg
Topping
1/2 cup whipped cream
1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar

1
Heat oven to 375u00b0F For lemon layer: In medium saucepan, combine 2/3 cup sugar and cornstarch; mix well.
2
Gradually add cold water, stirring constantly until blended.
3
In small bowl, beat egg yolks slightly; stir into sugar mixture in saucepan.
4
Cook over medium heat for 10 minutes or until mixture comes to a boil, stirring constantly.
5
Boil 1 minute.
6
Remove from heat.
7
Stir in lemon juice, butter and lemon peel; blend well.
8
For cream cheese layer: In small bowl, combine 1/3 cup sugar and cream cheese; beat until smooth.
9
Add egg; blend well.
10
Spoon and spread cream cheese mixture in prepared crust.
11
Spoon lemon mixture over cream cheese mixture; spread carefully to cover.
12
Bake at 375u00b0F for 35 to 40 minutes or until crust is golden brown.
13
(Center will not be set.) Cool 30 minutes.
14
Refrigerate 1 1/2 hours or until completely chilled.
15
Whip cream and sweeten it to taste.
16
Serve pie topped with whipped cream.
17
Store in refrigerator.

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 9 inch pie shell, Lemon Layer, 2/3 cup sugar, 2 tablespoons cornstarch, and more.

Yes, Lemon Layer 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 Layer Cream Cheese Pie

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