Are you ready for a delightful treat that will tantalize your taste buds? Look no further than the delectable Lemon Cream Pie, a timeless classic that combines a crisp and flaky crust with a luscious filling of velvety-smooth lemon cream. This pie is not only a feast for the senses but also a culinary masterpiece that will leave you craving for more. With our carefully curated collection of recipes, you'll embark on a journey of culinary exploration, mastering the art of creating the perfect Lemon Cream Pie from scratch. From the zesty lemon curd bursting with citrusy goodness to the airy and light whipped cream topping, each element of this pie is crafted with precision and care. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting your culinary adventures, our recipes will guide you step-by-step, ensuring success every time. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a delightful journey into the world of Lemon Cream Pie.
Here are our top 20 tried and tested recipes!
SOUR CREAM-LEMON PIE
I first tasted this pie at a local restaurant and hunted around until I found a similar recipe-now it's my husband's favorite. -Martha Sorensen, Fallon, Nevada
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 35m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle; transfer to a 9-in. pie plate. Trim to 1/2 in. beyond rim of plate; flute edge. Refrigerate 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 425°., Line crust with a double thickness of foil. Fill with pie weights, dried beans or uncooked rice. Bake on a lower oven rack until edge is golden brown, 20-25 minutes. Remove foil and weights; bake until bottom is golden brown, 3-6 minutes longer. Cool on a wire rack., In a large heavy saucepan, mix sugar and cornstarch. Whisk in milk and lemon juice until smooth. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat to low; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from heat. , In a small bowl, whisk a small amount of hot mixture into egg yolks; return all to the pan, whisking constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in butter and lemon zest. Cool without stirring., Stir in sour cream. Add filling to crust. Top with whipped cream. Store in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 437 calories, Fat 26g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 145mg cholesterol, Sodium 197mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.
LEMON CREAM PIE
Serve up a slice of sunshine with this fluffy cream pie
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Pie & Tarts Recipes
Time 3h
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Line crust with aluminum foil; leave an overhang and fold over edge. Fill crust with dried beans, pie weights, or uncooked rice. Place crust on a baking sheet; bake until set and lightly golden, about 20 minutes. Remove foil (and beans). Bake without foil, 5 to 10 minutes more; if crust bubbles up, press down gently. Cool.
- Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees. In a large bowl, whisk eggs, sugar, sour cream, and salt; gradually whisk in lemon juice. Pour mixture into crust. Place on a baking sheet; bake until barely set (center of pie will still wiggle slightly), 25 to 35 minutes. Cool completely.
- Make topping: Place 2 tablespoons cold water in a small saucepan, and sprinkle with gelatin; let soften about 5 minutes. Heat mixture over very low heat, stirring, until gelatin dissolves. Let cool.
- In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat cream and sugar until very soft peaks form. While beating, slowly add gelatin mixture, and continue beating until soft peaks form. Using a rubber spatula, spread over cooled pie. Refrigerate until ready to serve, at least 1 hour or, loosely covered, up to 1 day.
SOUR CREAM LEMON PIE
This pie is a favorite at our family gatherings. Top each slice with a dollop of whipped cream if you like. 1/4 of a cup of cornstarch may substituted for the flour.
Provided by Michelle Davis
Categories Desserts Pies Custard and Cream Pie Recipes Lemon Pie Recipes
Time 11h
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a saucepan, combine sugar, flour, and salt. Gradually stir in milk. Cook and stir on medium heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat, and cook and stir 2 more minutes. Remove from heat.
- Beat yolks slightly. Gradually stir 1 cup of mix into yolks. Return yolk mixture to saucepan, and bring to gentle boil. Cook and stir 2 more minutes. Remove from heat, and stir in butter, peel, and juice. Fold in sour cream.
- Pour filling into baked pie shell, and cool. Top with whipped cream if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 340.1 calories, Carbohydrate 43.2 g, Cholesterol 103.3 mg, Fat 16.9 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 8.6 g, Sodium 324 mg, Sugar 28.8 g
EAGLE BRAND® LEMON CREAM PIE
You'll taste a burst of lemon flavor in every bite of this rich and smooth pie.
Provided by Eagle brand
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips EAGLE BRAND®
Time 4h45m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat oven to 325 degrees F. Beat egg yolks in medium bowl with mixer. Add sweetened condensed milk and lemon juice until well mixed. Pour into crust.
- Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until set. Remove from oven. Cool 1 hour. Chill at least 3 hours.
- Spread whipped topping or whipped cream over pie before serving. Garnish with lemon peel, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 409.8 calories, Carbohydrate 36.5 g, Cholesterol 94.3 mg, Fat 15.5 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 244.7 mg, Sugar 28.3 g
GRANDMA'S LUSCIOUS LEMON CREAM PIE
This is a creamy lemon pie that is a great dessert on a hot summer day. Garnish with whipped cream.
Provided by Marie Clare
Categories Desserts Pies No-Bake Pie Recipes
Time 3h
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Combine sugar and cornstarch in a saucepan. Stir in milk until smooth. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly, about 10 minutes. Reduce heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes more. Remove from heat.
- Stir a small amount of hot filling into the egg yolks; return all to the pan. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in butter and lemon zest. Gently stir in lemon juice. Cool to room temperature, about 30 minutes.
- Beat cream in a chilled glass or metal bowl with an electric mixer until soft peaks form.
- Fold whipped cream and sour cream into the lemon filling. Pour into the prepared pastry shell. Chill for at least 2 hours before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 481.7 calories, Carbohydrate 46 g, Cholesterol 218.4 mg, Fat 31.5 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 5.6 g, SaturatedFat 15.9 g, Sodium 201 mg, Sugar 27 g
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.
LEMON CREAM PIE
With its creamy lemon filling and cinnamon-enhanced graham cracker crust, this lovely pie is always popular. "I like to garnish the whipped topping with pretty lemon peel curls," notes Maria Dygert of Auburn, New York.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 30m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the cracker crumbs, butter and 1 tablespoon sugar. Press onto the bottom and up the sides of a 9-in. pie plate coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack., In a heavy saucepan, combine the cornstarch, salt and remaining sugar. Gradually stir in water and buttermilk until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat. Stir a small amount of hot filling into egg substitute. Return all to pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat. Stir in lemon juice and zest. Pour into crust. , Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours. Just before serving, spread whipped topping over filling.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 252 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 227mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
LEMON MERINGUE ICE CREAM PIE
This pretty pie has it all-a graham cracker-pecan crust that's layered with vanilla ice cream and lemon curd and then frozen. Golden-brown meringue adds the finishing touch.-Dana Hinck, Pensacola, Florida
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 50m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°. Combine cracker crumbs, pecans, sugar and butter; press onto the bottom and up the sides of an ungreased 9-in. pie plate. Bake 10-12 minutes or until crust is lightly browned. Cool completely on a wire rack. Freeze 30 minutes., Spread 2 cups ice cream into the crust. Freeze 30 minutes. In a small bowl, combine lemon curd and lemon juice. Spread over ice cream and freeze until firm, about 1 hour. Top with remaining ice cream. Freeze 2 hours or until set., In a large heavy saucepan, combine egg whites, sugar and cream of tartar. With a hand mixer, beat on low speed 1 minute. Continue beating over low heat until mixture reaches 160°, about 8 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl; beat until stiff glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved., Immediately spread meringue over ice cream, sealing to edges of pie. Heat with a kitchen torch or broil 8 in. from the heat 3-5 minutes or until meringue is lightly browned. Freeze at least 1 hour before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 499 calories, Fat 24g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 71mg cholesterol, Sodium 211mg sodium, Carbohydrate 66g carbohydrate (54g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
COCONUT AND LEMON CREAM PIE
Coconut and lemon are probably my favorite match. This pie has an unexpected shortbread-like crust made with only coconut oil! The result is flaky, crumbly, and delicious. The creamy curd center gets an upgrade using coconut cream! If you serve immediately, the pie will be a bit messier than if you were to chill it for a few hours.
Provided by RusticJoyfylFood
Categories Desserts Pies Custard and Cream Pie Recipes Meringue Pie Recipes
Time 4h52m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Combine flour, coconut oil, 2 tablespoons sugar, and salt in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment; mix until mixture forms large crumbles. Pour in ice water in a steady stream and continue to mix until dough comes together, about 30 seconds.
- Transfer dough to a large sheet of plastic wrap. Form into a disc and wrap tightly. Chill for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Press 3/4 of the dough into the bottom of a broiler-safe pie plate.
- Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 30 minutes. Let crust cool completely.
- Combine 2 cups sugar, coconut cream, eggs, egg yolks, lemon zest and juice, butter, and salt in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook, whisking constantly, until curd thickens and coats the back of a wooden spoon, 10 to 12 minutes. Pour into a bowl and refrigerate until set, 20 to 30 minutes.
- Beat egg whites, 1/2 cup sugar, salt, and cream of tartar in a glass, metal, or ceramic bowl until stiff, glossy peaks form, 6 to 7 minutes.
- Pour chilled curd into the cooled crust. Dollop big spoonfuls of meringue all over the curd.
- Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
- Broil in the preheated oven until meringue is lightly browned, about 2 minutes. Chill pie until set, 3 to 24 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 809.2 calories, Carbohydrate 110.5 g, Cholesterol 158 mg, Fat 40.4 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 8.8 g, SaturatedFat 32.2 g, Sodium 151.8 mg, Sugar 81.4 g
LEMON CREAM PIE BARS
Smooth and luscious, these bars are more like little bites of a lemon cream pie than anything else!
Provided by Lucca
Categories Desserts Pies Custard and Cream Pie Recipes Lemon Pie Recipes
Time 3h20m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Combine flour, oil, and sugar in a bowl. Pat into a 9x13-inch baking pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven until golden around the edges, about 20 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.
- Meanwhile, beat sweetened condensed milk, eggs, lemon juice, sugar, lemon zest, and baking powder together until just blended. Pour over the cooled crust.
- Return to the oven and bake until the filling is set, 13 to 17 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before cutting into 24 bars.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 173.9 calories, Carbohydrate 21.4 g, Cholesterol 28.8 mg, Fat 9 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 34.7 mg, Sugar 15.5 g
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
LEMON CREAM MERINGUE PIE
Steps:
- To make the filling, combine milk and sugar in a nonreactive saucepan, preferably enameled iron. Strip the zest from the lemons with a sharp vegetable peeler, making sure you remove the yellow zest but none of the white pith beneath. If you do remove some of the white pith, scrape it off the strips of zest with the point of a paring knife and discard it. Add the zest to the milk and sugar and bring to a simmer over low heat. Remove from heat and allow to steep for 5 minutes; remove the strips of zest with a slotted spoon or skimmer and discard them.
- Squeeze lemons to make 1/2 cup strained juice. Place juice in a mixing bowl and whisk in cornstarch, then yolks.
- Return milk and sugar mixture to a boil over low heat and whisk about a third of the boiling milk into the lemon juice mixture. Return remaining milk and sugar mixture to a boil once more and whisk the lemon juice and yolk mixture back into it, whisking constantly until the filling comes to a boil and thickens. Allow to boil, whisking constantly, for about 30 seconds. Remove from heat, whisk in butter and pour into a nonreactive bowl. Press plastic wrap against the surface of the filling and chill until it is approximately 75 degrees. (If you prepare the filling in advance, let it come to room temperature before proceeding.)
- Set a rack at the middle level of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees. Roll out the dough to make bottom crust and arrange in pan. Chill crust until firm.
- To bake the crust, pierce it all over with the tines of a fork at 1/2inch intervals. Line it with a disk of parchment or waxed paper and fill with cherry stones or dried beans. Bake about 20 minutes, until lightly colored. Remove paper and beans and continue baking until the crust is a deep golden brown. Cool crust on a rack.
- Spread the cooled filling evenly in the cooled crust.
- Set a rack at the middle level of the oven and preheat to 400 degrees.
- To make the meringue bring a small pan of water to a boil. Lower heat so that water simmers. Combine egg whites, sugar and salt in the bowl of the mixer or if you are using a hand whisk another heatproof bowl. Place bowl over pan of simmering water and whisk gently for about 2 minutes, until egg whites are hot (about 140 degrees) and sugar has dis solved. Whip meringue on medium speed until it has cooled and is able to hold a shape, but it should not be dry. Distribute spoonfuls of the meringue all over the top of the pie, then use the back of a spoon or a small offset metal spatula to spread the meringue evenly. It should cover the top of the pie and touch the edges of the crust all around. Here and there, bring up the surface of the meringue so that it is swirled. Place the pie on a cookie sheet and bake for about 5 to 10 minutes, until the meringue is colored evenly. Cool on a rack.
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.
LEMON CREAM PIE
Steps:
- 1. Combine the eggs, sugar, and lemon zest in a heavy medium-size saucepan and whisk the mixture until it is smooth. Add the lemon juice and butter and cook the mixture over medium heat, whisking constantly, until it is thickened, 7 to 9 minutes. Do not allow the mixture to come to a boil.
- 2. Pour the lemon curd through a fine mesh strainer into a glass bowl. Cover the surface with plastic wrap. Refrigerate the lemon curd until it is cold and thick, at least 3 hours and up to 3 days.
- 3. In a medium-size mixing bowl using an electric mixer, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the lemon curd and scrape the filling into the prepared pie shell. Cover the pie with plastic wrap and refrigerate it until the filling is completely set, at least 6 hours and up to 1 day.
- Choosing a crust
- My favorite crust for this pie is vanilla wafer crust.
- Dressing it up
- Spoon some raspberry coulis onto dessert plates, place pieces of pie on top, and scatter kiwi slices on top of and around the slices of pie.
LEMON-BERRY ICE CREAM PIE
I love the combination of fresh strawberries and lemon curd. It's so refreshing, especially in an easy make-ahead dessert like this ice cream pie. -Roxanne Chan, Albany, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 15m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Spoon ice cream into pie crust; freeze 2 hours or until firm., Spread lemon curd over ice cream; top with whipped topping. Freeze, covered, 4 hours or until firm. , Remove from freezer 10 minutes before serving. Serve with strawberries.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 370 calories, Fat 13g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 40mg cholesterol, Sodium 171mg sodium, Carbohydrate 58g carbohydrate (40g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
LEMON YOGURT CREAM PIE
Creamy lemon yogurt and grated lemon zest provide the lively flavor in this tempting dessert. It's handy to make the night before you need it. -Susan Kostecke, St. Louis, Missouri
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 15m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a microwave-safe bowl, sprinkle gelatin over cold water; let stand for 1 minute. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 20 seconds. Stir in sugar substitute and lemon juice. Add yogurt and lemon zest; mix well. Fold in whipped topping; spoon into crust. , Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight. Garnish with lemon slices and mint if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 226 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 130mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
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!
Tips:
- Use fresh lemons. Fresh lemons will give your pie a brighter, more flavorful taste than bottled lemon juice.
- Zest the lemons before juicing them. The zest of a lemon contains a lot of flavor, so it's important to zest the lemons before juicing them. This will help to ensure that your pie has a strong lemon flavor.
- Use a food processor to make the crust. A food processor will make quick work of the pie crust. Just be sure to pulse the ingredients until they are combined, but not over-processed.
- Blind-bake the pie crust before filling it. This will help to prevent the crust from becoming soggy. To blind-bake the crust, preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line the pie crust with parchment paper and fill it with pie weights or dried beans. Bake for 15 minutes, then remove the parchment paper and weights and bake for an additional 5 minutes.
- Use a whisk to mix the filling ingredients. A whisk will help to ensure that the filling ingredients are evenly combined.
- Pour the filling into the pie crust and bake until it is set. The filling should be set when a toothpick inserted into the center of the pie comes out clean. The pie will also have a slightly domed top.
- Let the pie cool completely before serving. This will allow the filling to set and the flavors to meld.
Conclusion:
Lemon cream pie is a classic dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is made with a flaky pie crust, a creamy lemon filling, and a dollop of whipped cream. With its bright and tangy flavor, lemon cream pie is sure to please everyone at your table.
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