KITTENCAL'S LEMON CREAM CHEESE PIE

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A pie so good it is worthy of selling in a bakery! prep time includes the refrigeration time --- see my recipe#66929

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Pie

Time 8h

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 baked pie pastry (to fit in a 9-inch pie plate)
1 1/2 cups sugar
6 tablespoons cornstarch
1 pinch salt
1 cup water
2 -3 drops yellow food coloring (optional)
2 teaspoons grated lemons, rind of
2/3 cup fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons butter
12 ounces cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup powdered sugar (confectioners)
3/4 cup heavy cream, whipped (measure 3/4 cup already whipped)
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch and pinch of salt.
  • Stir in water, lemon juice, lemon rind and yellow food colouring (if using) bring to a boil over medium-high heat; cook, and stir for 2 minutes, or until smooth and thickened.
  • Remove from heat; stir in butter; cool to room temperature for about 1 hour.
  • Meanwhile, in a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and the powdered sugar until smooth.
  • Fold in the whipped cream and the 1 Tbsp lemon juice.
  • Remove 1/2 cup of the whipped cream/lemon mixture for the garnish.
  • Spread the remaining cream cheese mixture into the baked pastry shell.
  • Top with the cooled lemon filling.
  • Chill in the fridge for a minimum of 8 hours or overnight.
  • When ready to serve, scoop the reserved 1/2 cup cream cheese mixture into a pastry bag with a star tip.
  • Pipe stars onto the pie, or garnish with the reserved cream cheese mixture or as desired.
  • Refrigerate until ready to serve-- delicious!

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