Lemon Cheese Pie

Prep: 30 min Cook: 10 min Serves: 8 Cuisine: American

Lemon Cheese Pie is a refreshing and light dessert that combines the tangy flavor of lemon with the creamy richness of Ricotta cheese. Perfect for warm weather gatherings, this pie offers a delightful balance of sweetness and tartness, making it a great choice for those seeking a guilt-free indulgence.

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Ingredients

  • 16 graham crackers
  • 2 Tbsp reduced calorie oleo
  • 12 c evaporated skim milk
  • 1 envelope low calorie lemon gelatin
  • 1 c boiling water
  • 2 c part-skim Ricotta cheese

Instructions

  1. Combine graham cracker crumbs and reduced calorie oleo.
  2. Spray a 9-inch pie plate with cooking spray and press crumb mixture over the back and sides of the plate.
  3. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes or until crisp.
  4. Cool the crust.
  5. Pour evaporated skim milk into a medium-sized bowl, cover, and freeze until partially frozen (15 to 20 minutes).
  6. Meanwhile, in a small mixing bowl, dissolve lemon gelatin in boiling water. Set aside.
  7. With an electric mixer, beat the partially frozen milk until thick and foamy. Gradually beat in the dissolved gelatin.
  8. Add 1/2 cup of Ricotta cheese to the gelatin mixture and beat.
  9. Add the remaining Ricotta cheese, beating until smooth. Pour the mixture into the cooled crust.
  10. Cover and refrigerate until set (about 3 hours).

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

284 kcal 14% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 6.7g 13% DV
Total Fat 12g 15% DV
Carbs 37.4g 14% DV
Fiber 1.1g 4% DV
Sugar 11.7g 23% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 239.5mg 10% DV
Potassium 162.3mg 3% DV
Cholesterol 17mg 6% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 81.3mcg 9% DV
Vitamin C 3.9mg 4% DV
Vitamin D 0.5mcg 2% DV
Calcium 194mg 15% DV
Iron 3mg 16% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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