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Ingredients
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1 (9 inch) pie crust, baked
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¾ cup white sugar
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3 tablespoons cornstarch
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1 cup water
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1 teaspoon lemon zest
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¼ cup lemon juice
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1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese
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2 eggs
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¼ cup white sugar
Directions
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Combine 3/4 cup sugar, cornstarch, water, lemon peel and juice, and egg yolks in a saucepan. Beat well. Stir while cooking over medium heat until thick; it will thicken just as it starts to simmer.
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Remove saucepan from heat. Add cream cheese to lemon mixture, and stir until incorporated.
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In a small bowl, beat egg whites until stiff; add remaining 1/4 cup sugar. Fold sweetened egg whites into lemon mixture.
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Spoon filling into shell and chill.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
246 | Calories |
10g | Fat |
37g | Carbs |
3g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
Calories 246 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 10g | 13% |
Saturated Fat 4g | 22% |
Cholesterol 58mg | 19% |
Sodium 152mg | 7% |
Total Carbohydrate 37g | 13% |
Dietary Fiber 0g | 1% |
Total Sugars 26g | |
Protein 3g | 6% |
Vitamin C 4mg | 4% |
Calcium 21mg | 2% |
Iron 1mg | 4% |
Potassium 58mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.