Cheese Pie Recipe
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Ingredients
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Crust
Filling
Method
Crust Preparation
- 1
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine 1.5 cups of all-purpose flour, 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar, and 0.25 teaspoons of salt. Mix well.
- 2
Add Butter
Cut 0.5 cups of unsalted butter into small cubes and add to the flour mixture. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to blend until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- 3
Add Ice Water
Gradually add 3 tablespoons of ice water to the mixture, one tablespoon at a time, mixing until the dough holds together without being sticky.
- 4
Chill the Dough
Form the dough into a disk, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Filling Preparation
- 5
Prepare Cream Cheese
In a mixing bowl, beat 8 ounces of cream cheese until smooth and creamy using an electric mixer.
- 6
Mix in Other Ingredients
Add 1 cup of sour cream, 0.75 cups of granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, 2 large eggs, and 2 tablespoons of lemon juice to the cream cheese. Mix until well combined and smooth.
Assembly and Baking
- 7
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 8
Roll Out Dough
On a lightly floured surface, roll out the chilled dough into a circle large enough to fit a 9-inch pie pan.
- 9
Fit Dough into Pie Pan
Transfer the rolled-out dough to the pie pan, pressing it gently into the bottom and sides. Trim any excess dough hanging over the edges.
- 10
Add Filling
Pour the cream cheese filling into the prepared crust, spreading it evenly.
- 11
Bake the Pie
Bake the cheese pie in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes or until the edges are set and the center is just slightly jiggly.
- 12
Cool and Serve
Remove the pie from the oven and let it cool to room temperature before slicing. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.