LAYERED LEMON PIES

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Originally from Taste of Home magazine. Sometimes I halve the recipe when making only one pie. These are really zingy lemon pies. wonderful flavor!

Provided by pamela t.

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h30m

Yield 2 pies

Number Of Ingredients 18

two deep dish pie shell
1 1/2 cups sugar
6 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups cold water
3 egg yolks, beaten
1/3 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1 teaspoon lemon extract
3 drops yellow food coloring
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1 1/2 cups cold milk
2 (3 ounce) packages instant lemon pudding mix
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1 (8 ounce) carton whipped topping, thawed

Steps:

  • Prepare pie crusts as package directs. Set aside to cool.
  • In a large suacepan, combine sugar, cornstarch and water. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly.
  • Reduce heat and cook two minutes more. remove from heat.
  • Stir a small amount of hot filling into the egg yolks; return yolks to pan and stir constantly.
  • Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes longer.
  • Remove from heat. Add lemon juice, cubed butter, lemon peel, extract and food coloring.
  • Cool to room temperature without stirring. Spread lemon mixture into two pie shells. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar unitl smooth. Gradually add milk.
  • Addd pudding mix. Beat for two minutes. Let stand for 2 more minutes.
  • Gently spread on top of pies. Refrigerate 30 more minutes.
  • For topping, beat cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth. Fold in whipped topping. Spread over top of pies. Refrigerate until set.
  • Add slivered almonds, if desired.

blitzkrieg6699
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This pie is a masterpiece! The lemon filling is so delicious and the crust is so flaky. I will definitely be making this pie again.


Mike Reda
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This pie is a crowd-pleaser! The lemon filling is so smooth and the crust is so flaky. I will definitely be making this pie again.


uzair khan 1
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This pie is a winner! The lemon filling is so tart and the crust is so flaky. I will definitely be making this pie again.


Sami falak
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This pie is a delight! The lemon filling is so creamy and the crust is so buttery. I will definitely be making this pie again.


Shwon Khan
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This pie is the perfect balance of tart and sweet. The lemon filling is so smooth and the crust is so flaky. I will definitely be making this pie again.


Brandon Birdsong
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I love this pie! The lemon filling is so tart and the crust is so flaky. I will definitely be making this pie again.


Mathieu Bishara
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This pie is a keeper! The lemon filling is so delicious and the crust is so flaky. I will definitely be making this pie again.


Mahnoor Killer
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This pie is a hit! The lemon filling is so creamy and the crust is so flaky. I will definitely be making this pie again.


ONLY STATUS 4 YOU
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This pie is the perfect dessert for any occasion! The lemon filling is so refreshing and the crust is so flaky. I will definitely be making this pie again.


Nayon Kar
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This pie is a must-try! The lemon filling is so creamy and the crust is so flaky. I will definitely be making this pie again.


Kofi Forina
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This pie is to die for! The lemon filling is so tart and the crust is so flaky. I will definitely be making this pie again.


Yuli Altamirano
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This pie is amazing! The lemon filling is so smooth and the crust is so buttery. I will definitely be making this pie again.


Precious Peter
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I love this pie! The lemon filling is so creamy and the crust is so flaky. I will definitely be making this pie again.


Jordanar
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This pie is so refreshing and delicious! The lemon filling is the perfect balance of tart and sweet. I will definitely be making this pie again.


Ariyan Ahomed
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I made this pie for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the creamy lemon filling and the flaky crust. I will definitely be making this pie again.


Jela
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This pie was so easy to make and it turned out delicious! I used a graham cracker crust and it was the perfect complement to the lemon filling. I will definitely be making this pie again.


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