Creamy Lemon Cheesecake Pie Recipe
🕒 Prep Time: 15 minutes
🕒 Cook Time: 35 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 50 minutes
🥧 Description: Indulge in the delightful Creamy Lemon Cheesecake Pie, a tantalizing dessert that blends the zesty freshness of lemons with the creamy richness of cheesecake, resulting in a flavor explosion that will leave your taste buds craving for more.
🍽 Recipe Category: Cheesecake
🔍 Keywords: Dessert, < 60 Mins
🛒 Ingredients:
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 eggs
- 1 graham cracker pie crust
🔢 Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 443.3
- Fat Content: 31.5g
- Saturated Fat Content: 16.3g
- Cholesterol Content: 121.6mg
- Sodium Content: 363.8mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 34.3g
- Fiber Content: 0.5g
- Sugar Content: 24.2g
- Protein Content: 7.6g
👩🍳 Instructions:
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Pre-heat oven: Begin by pre-heating your oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Prepare cream cheese mixture: In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese using an electric mixer set to medium speed until it becomes creamy and smooth.
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Incorporate sugar: Gradually add the sugar to the cream cheese and continue beating until the mixture is well blended and smooth.
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Add sour cream and lemon: Next, add the sour cream, fresh lemon juice, and lemon zest to the mixture, and thoroughly combine until everything is evenly incorporated.
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Integrate eggs: One at a time, add the eggs to the mixture, ensuring to mix on low speed after each addition just until blended. This step helps to maintain the creamy texture of the cheesecake filling.
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Prepare pie crust: Take the graham cracker pie crust and pour the prepared cheesecake batter into it, ensuring an even distribution.
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Bake: Place the pie in the pre-heated oven and bake at 325 degrees Fahrenheit for approximately 35 to 40 minutes, or until the center is almost set. Keep an eye on it to prevent over-baking.
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Cool: Once baked, remove the pie from the oven and allow it to cool completely on a wire rack. This step helps to set the cheesecake filling and enhances its texture.
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Chill: After cooling, refrigerate the pie for a minimum of 4 hours, preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld together and for the cheesecake to firm up.
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Serve: Once chilled, slice the Creamy Lemon Cheesecake Pie into generous portions and serve chilled. Optionally, garnish with additional lemon zest or whipped cream for an extra burst of flavor and elegance.
Indulge in each creamy bite of this luscious dessert, savoring the perfect balance of tangy lemon and rich cheesecake flavors. Whether it’s for a special occasion or a casual gathering, this Creamy Lemon Cheesecake Pie is sure to impress your family and friends with its irresistible taste and creamy texture. Enjoy!
