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How to Make Lemon Cream Pie - A Step-by-Step Guide

When life gives you lemons, make a delicious lemon cream pie! This delightful dessert is the perfect combination of tangy and sweet, with a smooth and creamy texture that is guaranteed to satisfy your cravings for something refreshing and indulgent. Whether you’re hosting a summer barbecue, planning a special dinner party, or simply want to treat yourself to a mouthwatering dessert, this lemon cream pie is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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Ingredients

  • ⅓ cup butter
  • 1 (16.5 ounce) package lemon bar mix
  • ¼ cup finely chopped blanched almonds
  • 1 ½ cups cold water
  • 1 (.25 ounce) package unflavored gelatin
  • 2 egg yolks, beaten
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 3 drops yellow food coloring (Optional)

Information

  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 1 deep dish pie

  • To Make Crust: In a 10 inch skillet over medium heat, melt butter or margarine. Stir in dessert bar crust mix and almonds. Cook 4 minutes, stirring constantly, until mixture begins to brown and crumble.
  • Reserve 2 tablespoons of crust mixture for topping. Use the back of a fork to press remaining crust mixture into an ungreased 9 inch deep dish pie plate. Cool completely.
  • To Make Filling: Pour cold water into a 2 quart non-aluminum saucepan. Sprinkle gelatin over water and allow to soften 5 minutes. Using a wooden spoon, stir dessert bar filling mix into gelatin, mixing until smooth. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and boils. Boil and stir for 1 minute, then remove from heat.
  • Place egg yolks in a medium bowl. Whisk 1/4 cup of hot lemon mixture into egg yolks. Whisk egg yolk mixture back into rest of lemon filling. Return mixture to heat. Boil and stir 1 minute. Remove from heat. Cover and refrigerate.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, combine cream cheese and 1/4 cup of lemon filling (may be slightly warm), beating until smooth. Gradually beat in remaining filling mixture until smooth. Mix in food coloring if desired.
  • Pour filling into crust. Cover and chill at least 4 hours before serving. Sprinkle reserved almond mixture over top just before serving.

    • Nutrition

    367 cal.

    • Total Fat: 22g
    • Saturated Fat: 11g
    • Cholesterol: 122mg
    • Sodium: 231mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 38g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 25g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Calcium: 41mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 86mg

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