Lemon Cheesecake Pie Recipe (2024)

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This Lemon Cheesecake Pie recipe is perfect for lemon lovers- so sweet, lemony and creamy, with just a tiny bit of tartness- yum!

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Lemon Cheesecake Pie Recipe

Rather than a cake this year, I made my hubby a couple of pies for his birthday. The first was a chocolate cream pie (which is one of his favorites) and this fabulous Lemon Cheesecake Pie. Ok, so the Lemon Cheesecake was really for me, but it was so yummy!

Cheesecake is my ultimate favorite dessert and this one was sweet, lemony and creamy, with just a tiny bit of tartness- yum!

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I’d planned on using a pre-made graham cracker crust that I had in the pantry, but turns out, the pie crust was way out of date. I didn’t want to serve a pie with a stale crust, so I ended up just using the other refrigerated pie crust leftover from the chocolate pie. I do prefer a graham cracker crust, so I’ll definitely use one next time…

The lemon cheesecake pie turned out so pretty and smooth with no cracks!

I have absolutely no skill at piping whipped cream (did you see my puppy dog specials), so I just chose to spread a thin layer of whipped cream on top.

Yummy!

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How to make lemon cheesecake pie:

This Lemon Cheesecake Pie is basically a lemon cheesecake baked in a pie crust. (You can choose the type of crust you want – pastry pie crust, gram cracker or mmm, how about a crust made from Nilla Wafers. You blend room temperature cream cheese with eggs, sugar, sour cream and lemons and then bake like you would a normal pie.

The best part is – NO WATER BATH NEEDED!

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One last bite?

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Can I Use a Graham Cracker crust?

Of course! If you want a graham cracker crust, this is a good recipe:

  • 1 ½ cups finely crushed graham crackers
  • 1/3 cup butter, melted
  • 3 tablespoons sugar

1. Heat oven to 350°F. Stir together all ingredients. Press mixture firmly and evenly against bottom and side of pie plate.
2. Bake about 10 minutes or until light brown; cool on cooling rack

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This Lemon Cheesecake Pie recipe is perfect for lemon lovers- so sweet, lemony and creamy, with just a tiny bit of tartness- yum!

Ingredients

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(recipe adapted from Real Simple magazine)

  • 2 8 oz bars of cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/3 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • your favorite 9 inch prebaked pie crust
  • extra lemon for zesting

Instructions

  1. In food processor or mixer, combine cream cheese, sugar, sour cream, eggs, lemon juice, vanilla and salt (everything except the zest and pie crustLemon Cheesecake Pie Recipe (10)) until smooth.
  2. Pour into crust and bake at 325 until center is set but still slightly wobbly. (40 to 50 minutes.) To keep pie crust from burning, cover pie crust edges with foil. See how I covered my pie here.
  3. Let cool, then chill til firm (4 – 5 hours.)
  4. Before serving, top with thin layer of whipped cream and lemon zest

Enjoy

Notes

Use either a graham cracker or traditional pie crust – whichever you prefer!

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About the AuthorJamie Sanders is a wife and mom of 2, located in the heart of Texas. She founded Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom in 2011 as a place to share creative ideas and family friendly recipes. Her work has been featured on Martha Stewart, Woman’s World, HuffPost, TODAY, Pioneer Woman, HGTV, CNET, Good Housekeeping, Yahoo, Oprah Daily, and Redbook, plus many other publications. To date, she had given away just under a million free pdf sewing patterns.
Lemon Cheesecake Pie Recipe (2024)

FAQs

What is lemon chess pie made of? ›

While both are made with butter, sugar, and eggs, chess pie relies on an acid like lemon juice or vinegar to balance the sweetness, and is thickened by cornmeal for a pale yellow color. Buttermilk pie calls on buttermilk for its custardy base, along with all-purpose flour to thicken it.

Why is my no bake cheesecake sloppy? ›

If your ingredients are too warm, you'll end up with a soupy mixture that will never set, no matter how long you leave it in the fridge. The second reason your cheesecake won't set can come down to the brand of cream cheese you use.

What can I use if I don't have lemon juice for a recipe? ›

Lime or orange juice: use equal amounts to replace lemon juice in almost any recipe with no changes needed. Vinegar: use half the amount of vinegar to replace lemon juice and replace the remaining liquid with water if needed. White wine: only for cooking, use an equal amount of dry white wine to replace lemon juice.

What can I use if I don't have a lemon? ›

Other citrus fruit like limes make a great substitute for lemons in many dishes, both sweet and savory, including marinades, sauces, and desserts. To substitute limes for lemons, you can use a 1:1 ratio for both the juice and zest.

What is penguin pie? ›

Penguin Pie – Smoked Haddock, Potatoes, Cheese & Onion Sauce | Brockleby's.

What is possum pie made of? ›

The dessert typically features a nut-crumb crust, a cream cheese layer, a chocolate layer, a vanilla layer and whipped cream or Cool Whip layer. It can be made in a baking dish or a pie plate.

What is a lemon meringue pie? ›

Definitions of lemon meringue pie. pie containing lemon custard and topped with meringue. type of: pie. dish baked in pastry-lined pan often with a pastry top.

How to fix no-bake cheesecake mistakes? ›

If your filling is really runny, you can add a little bit of gelatin or cornstarch to thicken it up. Gelatin is great for adding firmness, while cornstarch can thicken the mixture without making it too firm.

How do you keep a no-bake cheesecake firm? ›

Refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 6-8 hours, but overnight is better. For a sturdy no-bake cheesecake with beautifully neat slices, refrigerate for at least 12 hours.

Can you substitute vinegar for lemon juice in a cake? ›

Yes, Balsamic vinegar can be substituted for lemon juice as both of them are close in acidity (around pH of 2) so their effects on food should be pretty equivalent.

Can you substitute lemon juice for milk in baking? ›

Any liquid can be substituted for the milk in a recipe with a 1:1 ratio. Choose the best liquid for your recipe: Is your recipe sweet or savory? You may choose between a fruit juice, water or broth, depending on if your recipe's flavors.

Why is my lemon cheesecake not setting? ›

Incorrect Oven Temperature

It is essential to ensure that your oven is set to the right temperature before placing your cheesecake. If your oven is too hot, the cheesecake will overcook and crack. On the other hand, if it's too low, it will not be set correctly.

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