~ lemon cheesecake pie ~

Name: ~ Lemon Cheesecake Pie ~
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup(s) graham crackers, crushed fine; 1/3 cup(s) melted, butter; 2 tablespoon(s) sugar; ## CREAM CHEESE LAYER; 1 - egg; 1 - 8 ounce(s) softened, cream cheese; 1/2 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract; 1/4 cup(s) + 1 tablespoon sugar; ## LEMON PUDDING - I DOUBLE THIS FOR A FULLER LAYER OF PUDDING ( I SAVE THE LEFTOVERS FOR A LATER TREAT ); 2 tablespoon(s) corn starch; 1 cup(s) water; 2 - egg yolks; pinch - salt; 2 tablespoon(s) lemon juice from fresh lemon; 1 tablespoon(s) butter

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CJ *

Somewhere, PA

Updated on Mar 9, 2015

My friend Linda shared this recipe with me. It's always a hit at Church. I always double the pudding for a thicker lemon layer. The recipe as I've posted for the pudding is a single batch. This pie is always one of the first to go. Enjoy!

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This pie didn't stand a chance! It's superb!

prep time 20 Min

cook time 20 Min

method Bake

yield 6 - 8

Ingredients

1 cup graham crackers, crushed fine
1/3 cup melted, butter
2 tablespoons sugar
CREAM CHEESE LAYER
1 - egg
1 - 8 ounces softened, cream cheese
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup + 1 tablespoon sugar
LEMON PUDDING - I DOUBLE THIS FOR A FULLER LAYER OF PUDDING ( I SAVE THE LEFTOVERS FOR A LATER TREAT )
2 tablespoons corn starch
1 cup water
2 - egg yolks
pinch - salt
2 tablespoons lemon juice from fresh lemon
1 tablespoon butter

How To Make ~ lemon cheesecake pie ~

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degree F. In a small bowl, mix the first 3 ingredients and place into a 9 inch pie plate. Using fingers or a rounded cup pat into bottom and up sides of plate. Set aside. In a medium bowl, mix cream cheese, egg, vanilla & sugar until smooth and creamy. Pour into prepared pie crust and place in oven.

Step 2

Bake for 20 - 25 minutes or until filling is set. Check with tooth pick. Should come out clean or is done if filling is no longer jiggly. Cool on wire rack.
Step 3

When is almost cool - make pudding. Mix yolks with a fork set aside. Place water, corn starch, salt, and sugar in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently. Once boiling, add lemon juice, butter and eggs. ( whisk quickly ) As soon as it come to boil again, remove from heat. Pour over cooled cream cheese layer.
Step 4

Let cool, then refrigerate for 3 - 4 hours or until well chilled. Serve with whipped cream. Enjoy!
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