Cream Cheese Pie
Experience pure dessert delight with this Cream Cheese Pie! A buttery graham cracker crust with a smooth cream cheese filling, and just a touch of lemon and vanilla. It's so easy and simply delicious.
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
Crust
- 1 ½ cup graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
Filling
- 12 ounces cream cheese room temperature
- 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- ⅓ cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 (21-ounce) can pie filling optional for topping
Instructions
Crust
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In a medium bowl, mix together the 1 ½ cup graham cracker crumbs, ¼ cup powdered sugar, ¼ teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon. Add the melted 5 tablespoons unsalted butter and mix until it resembles damp sand.
- Press the crust into a 9-inch pie dish using your fingers. Bake for 12 minutes and let cool completely.
Filling
- In a large bowl, add 12 ounces cream cheese, 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk, ⅓ cup fresh lemon juice, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Beat until smooth.
- Pour the filling into the cooled crust and smooth over the top.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving. If desired, top with 1 (21-ounce) can pie filling, such as cherry, strawberry, or blueberry.
Nutrition
Calories: 758kcal | Carbohydrates: 94g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 22g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 106mg | Sodium: 529mg | Potassium: 394mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 73g | Vitamin A: 1244IU | Vitamin C: 29mg | Calcium: 303mg | Iron: 2mg
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