Lemon Cream Cheese Pie

Lemon Cream Cheese Pie is a classic American dessert that combines the tangy flavor of lemons with the creamy richness of cream cheese.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 165 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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Lemon Cream Cheese Pie

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 25 min Rest Time 120 min Total Time 2 hrs 45 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2800

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1.5 cup Graham cracker crumbs
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter, melted
• 1 package Cream cheese, softened
• 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
• 0.5 cup Lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 cup Heavy cream
• 2 tablespoon Powdered sugar
• 0.5 cup Whipped cream (optional)
• 0.5 cup Fresh berries (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch pie dish.
3. In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese, granulated sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract until smooth.
4. In another bowl, whip the heavy cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
5. Fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until well combined.
6. Pour the filling into the prepared crust and smooth the top.
7. Bake for 25 minutes or until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly.
8. Remove from the oven and let it cool for 10 minutes.
9. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until set.
10. Serve chilled with whipped cream and fresh berries, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 22g34%

Total Carbohydrate 35g12%

Sugars 22g

Protein 6g12%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.