Smooth And Creamy Lemon Truffle Pie Recipe

Name: Smooth And Creamy Lemon Truffle Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (15 ounce) package refrigerated pie crusts; Filling; 1 cup sugar; 3 tablespoons cornstarch; 1 cup water; 1/4 cup lemon juice; 2 egg yolks, beaten; 1 tablespoon margarine or 1 tablespoon butter; 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest, grated; 6 ounces vanilla chips (1 cup); 1 (8 ounce) package light cream cheese, softened; 1/2 cup whipping cream; 1 tablespoon sliced almonds, toasted

Servings: persons

1 (15 ounce) package refrigerated pie crusts
Filling
1 cup sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup water
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 egg yolks, beaten
1 tablespoon margarine or 1 tablespoon butter
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest, grated
6 ounces vanilla chips (1 cup)
1 (8 ounce) package light cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup whipping cream
1 tablespoon sliced almonds, toasted

1
Heat oven to 450.
2
Prepare pie crust according to package directions for one-crust baked shell using 9-inch pie pan.
3
(Refrigerate remaining crust for a later use.) Bake at 450 for 9-11 minutes or until light golden brown.
4
Cool completely.
5
In a medium saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch; mix well.
6
Gradually stir in water, lemon juice and egg yolks; blend well.
7
Cook over medium heat until mixture boils, stirring constantly.
8
Reduce heat; cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
9
Remove from heat; stir in margarine and lemon peel.
10
Transfer 1/3 cup of hot filling to small saucepan; cool remaining lemon mixture 15 minutes.
11
Add vanilla milk chips to hot filling in small saucepan; stir over low heat just until chips are melted.
12
In a small bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy.
13
Add melted vanilla milk chip mixture; beat until well blended.
14
Spread over bottom of cooked crust.
15
Spoon cooled lemon mixture over cream cheese layer.
16
Refrigerate 2 to 3 hours or until set.
17
In a small bowl, beat whipping cream until stiff peaks form.
18
Pipe or spoon over pie.
19
Garnish with toasted almonds.
20
Store in refrigerator.

670

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* 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 (15 ounce) package refrigerated pie crusts, Filling, 1 cup sugar, 3 tablespoons cornstarch, and more.

Yes, Smooth And Creamy Lemon Truffle 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.

Smooth And Creamy Lemon Truffle Pie

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