*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                          Cream Cheese-Lemon Pie

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Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :6:00
Categories    : Pies

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1      cup           cookie crumbs -- * see note
   2      tablespoons   margarine -- melted
   1      cup           sugar -- ** see note
   1      dash          salt
  12      ounces        cream cheese
     1/2  cup           lemon juice
   2                    large eggs
   1      cup           sour cream
   1      tablespoon    lemon zest -- not dried

* Use vanilla wafer or graham cracker crumbs.
** You won't need all the sugar; usually about 7/8 cup is sufficient.

     1. Mix crumbs with 2 tablespoons melted margarine,
 3 tablespoons sugar and salt. Blend well then press mixture on sides
 and bottom of a greased 8-inch pie plate.
     2. In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese and lemon juice; blend well. 
Add eggs and 1/2 cup sugar; beat very well with a wire whisk until smooth. Pour into crumb crust.
     3. Bake in preheated 350-degree oven for 20 minutes or until firm.
 Remove from oven and let cool only 5 minutes.
     4. Mix sour cream, lemon zest and 3-4 tablespoons sugar.
Spread this mixture over pie filling; bake 10 minutes more.
     5. Cool for a few minutes then refrigerate and chill 4-6 hours before serving.

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NOTES : This is a delicious version of a cheesecake and pie combined.