~ LEMON CHEESECAKE PIE ~

~ Lemon Cheesecake Pie ~ image

Provided by Cassie *

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 c graham crackers, crushed fine
1/3 c melted, butter
2 Tbsp sugar
CREAM CHEESE LAYER
1 egg
1 - 8 oz softened, cream cheese
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 c + 1 tablespoon sugar
LEMON PUDDING - I DOUBLE THIS FOR A FULLER LAYER OF PUDDING ( I SAVE THE LEFTOVERS FOR A LATER TREAT )
2 Tbsp corn starch
1 c water
2 egg yolks
pinch salt
2 Tbsp lemon juice from fresh lemon
1 Tbsp butter

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degree F. In a small bowl, mix the first 3 ingredients and place into a 9 inch pie plate. Using fingers or a rounded cup pat into bottom and up sides of plate. Set aside. In a medium bowl, mix cream cheese, egg, vanilla & sugar until smooth and creamy. Pour into prepared pie crust and place in oven.
2. Bake for 20 - 25 minutes or until filling is set. Check with tooth pick. Should come out clean or is done if filling is no longer jiggly. Cool on wire rack.
3. When is almost cool - make pudding. Mix yolks with a fork set aside. Place water, corn starch, salt, and sugar in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently. Once boiling, add lemon juice, butter and eggs. ( whisk quickly ) As soon as it come to boil again, remove from heat. Pour over cooled cream cheese layer.
4. Let cool, then refrigerate for 3 - 4 hours or until well chilled. Serve with whipped cream. Enjoy!