Luscious Lemon Cheese Pie

Ingredients

1 9 inch (23 cm) pie shell, unbaked (preferably, deep dish)

Cheese Layer

1 pkg (250 g) regular or light cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup (50 mL) sugar
1 egg

Lemon Layer

1/2 cup (125 mL) corn syrup
2 tsp (10 mL) lemon rind, grated
1/3 cup (75 mL) lemon juice
2 eggs
2 tbsp (30 mL) butter or margarine, melted
1 tbsp (15 mL) butter
lemon rind, for garnish (optional)

Directions

Preheat oven to 180° C (350° F).

Cheese Layer - Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add egg and blend well. Spread evenly in pie shell.

Lemon Layer - Beat all ingredients until smooth. Pour over cheese layer. Bake 50 to 55 minutes or until set and golden. Cool on rack.

Garnish with lemon rind, if desired.

Makes: 8 servings

Preparation: 10 minutes

Cooking: 55 minutes