Cream Pies By The Slice Recipe
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Ingredients
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Crust
Filling
Topping
Method
Crust Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Crust
In a mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Mix until the mixture resembles wet sand.
- 2
Form the Crust
Press the mixture evenly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie plate. Make sure it is compact and even.
- 3
Bake the Crust
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the crust for about 10 minutes or until lightly golden. Remove from oven and let cool completely.
Filling Preparation
- 4
Mix the Filling
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth using an electric mixer.
- 5
Add Sugar and Vanilla
Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract to the cream cheese, mixing until well combined.
- 6
Incorporate Heavy Cream
In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture.
- 7
Add Lemon Juice
Finally, fold in the lemon juice to give the filling a bright flavor.
- 8
Fill the Crust
Pour the filling into the cooled crust, smoothing the top with a spatula. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until set.
Topping Preparation
- 9
Prepare the Topping
Once the pie is set, spread whipped cream evenly over the top of the pie.
- 10
Garnish the Pie
Sprinkle chocolate shavings over the whipped cream and arrange fresh fruit on top for decoration.