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Four Layer Lemon Cream Pie

Four Layer Lemon Cream Pie prepared dish

This four layer lemon cream pie features a buttery graham cracker crust, a tangy lemon curd layer, a smooth cream cheese filling, and a light whipped cream topping. Each bite offers a delightful balance of sweetness and tartness, making it a perfect dessert for any occasion. Impress your guests with this elegant and refreshing treat!

This recipe is american style, dessert, scaled for 8 servings, with 30 min prep and 15 min cook.

Prep: 30 min · Cook: 15 min · Total: 45 min · Serves: 8

Quick cooking notes

  • Core ingredients include granulated sugar, unsalted butter, cream cheese, egg yolks.
  • Follow all 10 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
  • Ingredient quantities listed below are for 8 servings.

Ingredients

  • 1 cups granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter (melted)
  • 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
  • 4 large egg yolks
  • 0.5 cups fresh lemon juice
  • 0.5 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp lemon zest
  • 1 cups heavy cream (chilled)
  • 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter, mixing until well combined.
  3. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch pie dish to form the crust and bake for 10 minutes.
  4. In a saucepan over medium heat, whisk together the granulated sugar, egg yolks, lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth.
  5. Cook the mixture, stirring constantly, until it thickens and reaches a simmer, about 5 minutes.
  6. Remove from heat and let cool slightly before pouring it over the baked crust.
  7. In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth and creamy.
  8. Spread the cream cheese mixture over the lemon layer in the pie crust.
  9. In another bowl, whip the chilled heavy cream until soft peaks form, then spread it over the cream cheese layer.
  10. Refrigerate the pie for at least 2 hours before serving to allow it to set.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 290
  • Protein: 4 g
  • Fat: 18 g
  • Carbohydrates: 30 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Sugar: 15 g
  • Sodium: 180 mg

Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.

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