mom's cheese pie

(1 RATING)
64 Pinches
Philadelphia, PA
Updated on Nov 15, 2012

On occasion, I find cheesecake to be way too rich. Don't get me wrong, its absolutely delicious. However, I often want the flavor and creaminess without the heaviness. This is the answer! My mom made this for years and it was always our favorite. I know it will be your favorite go-to recipe too!!

prep time 15 Min
cook time 1 Hr
method Bake
yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • CRUST
  • 1/4 pound butter, softened
  • 4 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 - egg
  • FILLING
  • 8 ounces cream cheese
  • 5 tablespoons sugar
  • 3 - eggs
  • 1 tablespoon flour
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups milk, low-fat or whole
  • - cinnamon to taste

How To Make mom's cheese pie

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 275 degrees. In a mixer, add all crust ingredients (butter, sugar, flour, baking powder and egg) and mix on medium speed until well blended. Spread evenly over bottom and sides of an 8x8 glass dish.
  • Step 2
    Pour filling into crust in dish. Sprinkle generously with cinnamon. Bake @ 275 degrees for 1 hour. Let cool in oven - cover and refrigerate for several hours or overnight.
  • Step 3
    Enjoy!

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Category: Cakes
Category: Pies
Keyword: #cheesecake
Keyword: #delicious
Keyword: #easy
Ingredient: Dairy
Method: Bake
Culture: American

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