Indulge in the delightful symphony of flavors that is lemon cheese pie, a classic dessert that tantalizes taste buds with its perfect balance of tangy citrus and creamy richness. This delectable treat features a flaky, buttery crust that encapsulates a velvety smooth and luscious lemon cheese filling, creating a harmonious union of textures and flavors. Whether you prefer a traditional version or one with a modern twist, this collection of recipes offers a variety of options to satisfy your cravings. From the classic lemon cheese pie with its timeless appeal to variations that incorporate unique ingredients like blueberries or chocolate, these recipes provide a culinary adventure that will leave you wanting more. Get ready to embark on a journey of sweet and tangy bliss as you explore the wonderful world of lemon cheese pie.
Here are our top 16 tried and tested recipes!
LEMON CREAM CHEESE PIE
This recipe is served at Al's Oasis in Chamberlain, South Dakota. It was so wonderful, I needed the recipe to be able to make it. Taste of Home found it for me!-Renie Smith, Rapid City, South Dakota
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 45m
Yield 12-16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch and salt. Stir in water until smooth. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat. Stir a small amount of hot filling into egg yolks; return all to pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. , Remove from the heat. Stir in butter. Gently stir in 1/3 cup lemon juice. Cool for several hours or overnight., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and condensed milk until smooth. Stir in pudding mix and remaining lemon juice. , Fold into chilled lemon filling. Divide and spoon into baked pie shells. Refrigerate for several hours. Garnish with whipped cream and lemon slices.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 378 calories, Fat 18g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 77mg cholesterol, Sodium 293mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (32g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 5g protein.
HOMEMADE LEMON CHEESE PIE
Your guests will never dream that this scrumptious pie, created by our Test Kitchen staff, is lighter. It is the perfect make-ahead dessert for any festive occasion.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 45m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Lightly roll out crust into a 12-in. circle; transfer to a 9-in. pie plate. Trim dough to 1/2 in. beyond edge of plate, reserving scraps for garnish. Flute edges. Line unpricked pie shell with a double thickness of heavy-duty foil. Bake at 450° for 8 minutes. Remove foil; bake 5 minutes longer. Cool on a wire rack. , Roll out dough scraps to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut out star shapes with 1-1/2-in. cookie cutters. Place on a baking sheet. Bake at 450° for 8 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack., 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. Remove from the heat; stir in butter, lemon zest and food coloring if desired. Gently stir in 1/2 cup lemon juice. Cool to room temperature, about 1 hour., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Fold in whipped topping and remaining lemon juice. Spread into crust; top with lemon filling. Refrigerate for 6 hours or until the top is set. Garnish with stars.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 341 calories, Fat 11g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 431mg sodium, Carbohydrate 55g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 5g protein.
LEMON ICEBOX PIE WITH CREAM CHEESE
This lemon icebox pie with cream cheese is as close as you can get to the one I made in a restaurant 35 years ago. The restaurant no longer exists, but this family-sized adaptation remains a family favorite. It is very light, airy, and very refreshing topped with cherries, blueberries, or strawberries. Serve on individual plates as-is, or with your favorite fruit topping.
Provided by Gran28540
Categories Desserts Pies No-Bake Pie Recipes Chiffon Pie Recipes
Time 3h45m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Put a mixing bowl and the opened can of evaporated milk in the freezer. Freeze until crystals form in the milk, 30 to 45 minutes.
- Meanwhile, mix cream cheese and sugar together in a bowl. Set aside.
- Mix lemon gelatin with boiling water until dissolved; let cool until it starts to thicken, 20 to 30 minutes.
- While the lemon gelatin cools, mix graham cracker crumbs with sugar in a bowl, then add melted butter. Press on the bottom and up the sides of a 9x12-inch pan.
- Whip the gelatin mixture into the cream cheese mixture. Whip crystallized evaporated milk in the ice-cold mixing bowl until stiff. Fold whipped milk gently into the cream cheese mixture. Pour over the crust.
- Cover the pan with plastic wrap, making sure it does not directly touch the surface of the pie. Chill for at least 3 hours, or overnight.
- Cut into twelve 3-inch squares with a sharp knife that has been run under hot water.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 292.9 calories, Carbohydrate 37.3 g, Cholesterol 42.4 mg, Fat 14.6 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 8.7 g, Sodium 181 mg, Sugar 32.8 g
CREAM CHEESE LEMON DREAM PIE
What a light and refreshing lemon pie! It's easy to make and can be prepared ahead of time. Tangy, creamy, and crunchy with a tart lemony flavor, your family and friends will be coming back for seconds. A delicious dessert for spring and summer.
Provided by Jeanne Gliddon
Categories Pies
Time 2h5m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- 1. Mix first 3 ingredients together and press in a 9" pie plate. Bake for 10 minutes at 350 degrees. Cool crust on a wire rack.
- 2. Blend together well the powdered sugar, cream cheese, and vanilla. Spread on completely cooled crust.
- 3. Sprinkle chopped walnuts over cream cheese mixture.
- 4. Spread the whipped topping over the walnuts. You will not need to use the whole container of topping.
- 5. Place pie in freezer for 30 to 45 minutes until whipped topping is firm enough to spread the lemon curd on top of it.
- 6. Decorate the edges and center with the Cool Whip. Add a few chopped walnuts if you desire. Then refrigerate.
- 7. Note: This pie freezes well, that is if you have any left over to freeze!
LEMON CREAM CHEESE PIE
Make and share this Lemon Cream Cheese Pie recipe from Food.com.
Provided by ratherbeswimmin
Categories Pie
Time 1h38m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Crust: mix together the crust ingredients; turn the mixture into a 9-inch pie plate; using your fingertips, distribute the mixture evenly and loosely over the sides first and then the bottom.
- Then press the crust firmly and evenly on the sides, pushing it up from the bottom a bit to form a rim slightly (barely) higher than the edge of the pie plate.
- After pressing the sides and top edge firmly, press the remaining crumbs evenly and firmly over the bottom; bake for 8 minutes at 375°, then cool to room temperature.
- Filling: place oven rack in the middle of the oven; preheat to 350°.
- In a small bowl, mix rind and juice; set aside.
- In a food processor fitted with the metal chopping blade, process cottage cheese or ricotta cheese until it is as smooth as honey (it takes a full minute in a processor).
- In the small bowl of an electric mixer beat the cream cheese until it is perfectly smooth.
- Add the smooth cottage cheese and beat to mix.
- Then add the sugar, vanilla, and the eggs one at a time, scraping the bowl with a rubber spatula and beating until smooth after each addition.
- When the filling is perfectly smooth, remove the bowl from the mixer; stir in the lemon rind and juice, and pour filling into prepared crust.
- Bake for 30 minutes; remove from oven and cool completely.
- Topping: in a chilled bowl with chilled beaters, whip the whipping cream until it holds a firm shape when the beaters are raised.
- In another bowl, stir the sour cream until it is soft and smooth; stir in the sugar.
- Then gently fold in the sour cream and whipped cream together.
- Just pile the topping loosely on top of the pie, letting some of the filling show around the edges.
- Refrigerate for at least a few hours.
MARIE CALLENDERS LEMON CREAM CHEESE PIE
Make and share this Marie Callenders Lemon Cream Cheese Pie recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Kerena
Categories Dessert
Time 55m
Yield 1 pie, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Make the crust by combining the graham cracker crumbs with melted butter and sugar in a small bowl. Press the crust mixture into an 8-inch pie pan.
- Prepare the cream cheese filling by mixing cream cheese with 1/4 cup sugar, vanilla and an egg using an electric mixer. Mix well until smooth. Pour cream cheese filling into graham cracker crust and bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until center is cooked. A knife stuck in the middle of the filling should come out mostly clean.
- As the pie cools, make the lemon filling by combining sugar with cornstarch, salt and water in a small saucepan. Set mixture over low heat and bring to a simmer, stirring often.
- Whisk in egg yolks, then add lemon juice and butter. When mixture simmers again remove it immediately from the heat.
- Pour the lemon filling over the cream cheese filling, and let the pie cool. When cool, chill pie in the refrigerator for several hours before serving.
LIGHT LEMON CREAM CHEESE PIE
Nobody will ever guess that this is virtually fat free. It's creamy, lemony and very tasty and can be put together quickly. Will need several hours for chilling before serving. (You can use regular ingredients if you are one of the lucky ones that don't have to worry about calories and fat). I got the recipe off of a bottle of Nellie & Joe's key West Lemon Juice.
Provided by Anita Harris
Categories Dessert
Time 10m
Yield 1 pie
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Soften cream cheese and whip together with the sweetened, condensed milk until smooth. Fold in Cool Whip and lemon juice; blend well.
- Pour into graham cracker crust and chill for several hours or overnight.
- Filling should be firm.
- Garnish if desired with additional Cool Whip.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 265, Fat 2.6, SaturatedFat 1.5, Cholesterol 27.2, Sodium 1593.5, Carbohydrate 25.8, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 15.5, Protein 36
KITTENCAL'S LEMON CREAM CHEESE PIE
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
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!
LEMON CREAM CHEESE PIE WITH BERRIES
Special dessert for company or special occasion. Make it at least once through berry season. Easy no-bake recipe.
Provided by Derf2440
Categories Pie
Time 4h30m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Beat the cream cheese until fluffy Slowly pour the condensed milk into the cream cheese as you continue beating.
- Beat until smooth Whisk in lemon juice, lemon zest and vanilla.
- Pour into prebaked 8 inch crust Puree 1/3 cup of the berries Drizzle on top of prepared pie Run a knife throughout the pie to make a swirl effect.
- Refrigerate for 3-4 hours .
- To serve, top with remaining berries.
LEMON CURD CREAM CHEESE PIE
In a prepared graham cracker crust, a creamy layer of whipped cream and cream cheese is topped with homemade lemon curd, chilled, and served.
Provided by In The Raw
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips In The Raw® Sweeteners
Time 25m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In 1-quart non-reactive saucepan, beat Sugar In The Raw Organic White, lemon peel, lemon juice and egg yolks with wire whisk until well blended. Cook over medium low heat until mixture thickens and bubbles, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; stir in butter. Place small sheet of plastic wrap on surface of lemon curd. Refrigerate until cooled.
- In medium bowl, beat cream cheese and whipping cream until smooth and creamy. Add pudding mix and gradually add half-and-half, beating on low speed until mixed. Beat on medium speed until creamy. Spread mixture in pie crust. Spoon and spread cooled lemon curd over cream cheese mixture. Cover and refrigerate until serving time.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 426.7 calories, Carbohydrate 39.2 g, Cholesterol 144.3 mg, Fat 28.8 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 5.1 g, SaturatedFat 15.4 g, Sodium 483.3 mg, Sugar 19.9 g
AL'S OASIS' LEMON CREAM CHEESE PIE
This recipe came from "Taste of Home" magazine in the "I Wish I Had That Recipe" section. It comes from a restaurant in Chamberlain, South Dakota named Al's Oasis. Prep time includes chilling times.
Provided by Luby Luby Luby
Categories Pie
Time 8h10m
Yield 12-16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch.
- Gradually stir in water, mixing until smooth.
- Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and clear.
- Quickly stir in egg yolks.
- Bring to a boil; boil for 1 minute stirring constantly.
- Remove from heat; stir in 1/3 cup lemon juice, salt and butter.
- Cool for several hours or overnight.
- In a mixing bowl, blend condensed milk and cream cheese until smooth.
- Stir in pudding mix and remaining lemon juice.
- Fold into chilled lemon filling.
- Divide and spoon into baked pie shells.
- Refrigerate for several hours.
- Garnish with whipped cream.
LUSCIOUS LEMON CREAM CHEESE PIE RECIPE - (4.3/5)
Provided by á-7745
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- 1. Thaw and bake the pie shell according to package directions. Cool. 2. Prepare Shirriff Lemon Pie Filling & Dessert Mix according to package directions, using 2 eggs, 1/3 cup (75 ml) cold water and 1 3/4 cup (425 ml) boiling water. Cool 5 minutes. 3. Beat cream cheese until smooth. Reserve 1 cup (250 ml) of pie filling for the top. Gradually mix the remaining pie filling in with the cream cheese. Pour into the crust; refrigerate 15 minutes. 4. Spread the pie filling reserved on top. Refrigerate 3 hours. Garnish with lemon sections and whipped cream, if desired. Gives 8 portions Directions for microwave: Prepare Shirriff Lemon Pie Filling in the microwave on HIGH power according to package directions using the quantities in the recipe. Proceed as directed above.
LEMON CHEESE PIE
This pie can be made ahead and frozen. SO it's not unusual for me to have one ready to serve in the freezer. I simply remove it from the freezer a few minutes before slicing.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 30m
Yield 6-8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add 1/2 cup milk. Sprinkle pudding mix over all. Gradually add remaining milk and lemon zest; beat until thickened, about 5 minutes. Pour into the crust. Freeze until ready to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 285 calories, Fat 17g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 39mg cholesterol, Sodium 380mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 5g protein.
PINEAPPLE LEMON CHEESE PIE
I've had this recipe for years and have made thousands. If I take it to any function I have to take several copies of the recipe.
Provided by PENILU
Categories Desserts Pies Custard and Cream Pie Recipes Pineapple Pie
Time 1h20m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine pineapple juice and water until it makes one cup. Pour into medium saucepan and heat until boiling. Stir in gelatin until dissolved; set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat together cream cheese, sugar and pineapple until blended and creamy. Slowly add the gelatin mixture and continue beating. Cover and refrigerate mixture until it begins to set; do not let it set up completely.
- Remove from refrigerator and fold in whipped topping. Spoon entire mixture into graham cracker crust. Sprinkle graham cracker crumbs on top of pie if desired and then refrigerate for about an hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 355.3 calories, Carbohydrate 40.9 g, Cholesterol 30.8 mg, Fat 19.4 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 10.4 g, Sodium 306.2 mg, Sugar 29.6 g
LEMON CREAM CHEESE PIE
I got this recipe from kittencal of food.com This is deeelicious. Please give it a try. I'm sure your whole family will love this.
Provided by Genie Dixon
Categories Pies
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- 1. In a saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch and a pinch of salt. Stir in water, lemon juice,lemon rind and yellow food coloring. Bring to boil over medium high heat, cook, and stir 2 mins., or until smooth and thicken. Remove from heat, stir in butter, cool to room temperature for about 1 hour.
- 2. Meanwhile, in a mixing bowl, beat ceam cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Fold in the whipped cream and 1 tbsp. of lemon juice. Remove 1/2 cup of the whipped cram/lemon mixture for the garnish. Spread the remaining cream cheese mixture into the the baked pastry shell.
- 3. Top with cooled lemon filling. Chill in the fridge for a minimum of 8 hours or overnight. When ready to serve, scooped the reserved 1/2 cup of the cream cheese mixture into the pastry bag with a star tip. Pipe stars onto the pie. Delicious.
LEMON CREAM CHEESE PIE
From my MIL's recipe box...
Provided by TAMMY WADE
Categories Other Desserts
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 12
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.
Tips:
- To ensure a smooth and creamy filling, make sure the cream cheese and butter are at room temperature before mixing.
- If you don't have a lemon zester, you can use a fine grater to remove the zest from the lemons.
- When baking the pie, place it on the lowest rack in the oven to prevent the top from browning too quickly.
- If you want a more intense lemon flavor, you can add a tablespoon of lemon juice to the filling.
- To make the pie ahead of time, bake it according to the recipe and then let it cool completely. Cover the pie and store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Conclusion:
This classic lemon cheese pie recipe is perfect for any occasion. With its creamy, tangy filling and flaky crust, it's sure to be a hit with everyone. Whether you're making it for a special event or just a weeknight dessert, this pie is sure to please. So next time you're looking for a delicious and easy-to-make pie recipe, give this one a try. You won't be disappointed!
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