HOMEMADE LEMON CHEESE PIE

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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

1 sheet refrigerated pie crust
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup plus 2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup water
2 tablespoons butter
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
3 to 4 drops yellow food coloring, optional
1/2 cup plus 1 teaspoon lemon juice, divided
1 package (8 ounces) fat-free cream cheese
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1 cup reduced-fat whipped topping

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.

Toca_Movie
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This pie was a bit too tart for my taste, but my husband loved it. The crust was flaky and the filling was creamy.


dolphine ouma
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This pie is amazing! The crust is flaky and the filling is creamy and tart. I love the combination of lemon and cheese.


Zodwa Pebetsi
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I made this pie for my family and they loved it! The crust was flaky and the filling was creamy and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Saddam ali Mahar
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This pie was delicious! The crust was flaky and the filling was creamy and tart. I loved the combination of lemon and cheese.


Jo√£o Paulo Cravid Barroso
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This pie was a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved it. The crust was flaky and the filling was creamy.


Ali Tyyab
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I love lemon cheese pie and this recipe did not disappoint! The crust was flaky and the filling was creamy and tart. I will definitely be making this again.


Miznur Rahman
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This pie was easy to make and turned out delicious! The crust was flaky and the filling was creamy and tart. I will definitely be making this again.


Kayla Summers
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I followed the recipe exactly and the pie turned out great! The crust was flaky and the filling was creamy and tart. I will definitely be making this again.


Samiosz TV
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This pie was a bit too tart for my taste, but my husband loved it. The crust was flaky and the filling was creamy.


A7med Gaming
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This pie is amazing! The crust is flaky and the filling is creamy and tart. I love the combination of lemon and cheese.


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I made this pie for my family and they loved it! The crust was flaky and the filling was creamy and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Mh Mahdi2
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This pie was delicious! The crust was flaky and the filling was creamy and tart. I loved the combination of lemon and cheese.


WH LE ROUX
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This is the best lemon cheese pie I've ever had! The filling is so smooth and creamy, and the crust is perfectly flaky. I will definitely be making this again.


Faruk Hussain
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This pie is so good! The crust is flaky and the filling is creamy and tart. I love the combination of lemon and cheese. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Joe Slacker Gentry
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I love this lemon cheese pie! It's so easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. I've made it for parties, potlucks, and even just for my family. It's always a hit.


Mumatz mum
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This was my first time making a lemon cheese pie and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the pie was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


mike summers
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This pie is the perfect balance of tart and sweet. The crust is flaky and the filling is creamy and smooth. I highly recommend this recipe.


Akij gaming M. M.M.
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I've tried many lemon cheese pie recipes, but this one is by far the best. The instructions were easy to follow and the results were amazing. The pie was so delicious that it disappeared in minutes!


Perry Munguia
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This lemon cheese pie was a hit at my last dinner party! The crust was flaky and buttery, and the filling was perfectly tart and creamy. I'll definitely be making this again.


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