LEMON CREAM CHEESE PIE

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From my MIL's recipe box...

Provided by TAMMY WADE

Categories     Other Desserts

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 sheet, refrigerted pie pastry
1 c sugar
1/4 c + 2 tsps. cornstarch
1/2 tsp salt
1 c water
2 Tbsp butter
2 tsp grated lemon peel
3 dash(es) yellow food coloring(opt)
1/2 c +1 tsp. lemon juice-divided
1 pkg 8oz. cream cheese
1/2 c powdered sugar
1 c whipped topping

Steps:

  • 1. Lightly roll out pastry into a 12" circle; transfer to a 9" pin plate. Trim pastry to 1/2" beyond edge of plate, Flute edges. Line unpricked pastry shell with a double thickness of heavy duty foil. Bake at 450* for 8 minutes. Remove foil and bake 5 minutes longer, cool on wire rack.
  • 2. In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch and salt. Stir in water until blended. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until very thick. Remoe from heat; stir in butter, lemon peel, and food coloring if desired. Gently stir in 1/2 cup lemon juice. Cool to room temperature, about 1 hour.
  • 3. In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, until smooth. Fold in whipped topping and remaing lemon juice. Spread into crust; top with lemon filling. Refrigerate for at least 6 hours or until the top is set.

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