Cheese Pie Recipe
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Ingredients
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Crust
Filling
Method
Crust Preparation
- 1
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, and salt. Whisk together until well mixed.
- 2
Cut in Butter
Add the cold, unsalted butter to the flour mixture. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to blend until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- 3
Add Water
Gradually add cold water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing until the dough holds together but is not sticky.
- 4
Chill the Dough
Shape the dough into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- 5
Filling Preparation
- 6
Prepare the Cream Cheese
In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth and creamy using a mixer on medium speed.
- 7
Add Remaining Ingredients
Add sour cream, granulated sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and lemon juice to the cream cheese. Mix until fully combined and smooth.
- 8
Transfer to Crust
Pour the filling mixture into the prepared crust, spreading it evenly.
Baking
- 9
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
- 10
Bake Pie
Bake the cheese pie in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the filling is set and slightly golden on top.
- 11
Cool and Serve
Allow the pie to cool at room temperature for at least 1 hour, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.