Cheese Pie Recipe

Name: Cheese Pie
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 80 min
Yield: Serves 1 or more
Ingredients: 1 (9 inch) graham cracker pie crust; 8 ounces cream cheese, softened; 2 large eggs; ¾ cup sugar (for filling) and 3 ½ tablespoons sugar (for topping); 2 teaspoons vanilla extract (for filling) and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for topping); 1 cup sour cream

Indulge in this dreamy Cheese Pie – a lighter, fluffier twist on classic cheesecake! This recipe, inspired by a beloved cookbook, delivers a rich, cheesy flavor with a melt-in-your-mouth texture. Perfect for dessert or a special occasion, this pie is surprisingly easy to make and guaranteed to impress.

Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 60 mins

Calories 345.1 kcal

Protein 8g

Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Cheese Pie

1 (9 inch) graham cracker pie crust
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 large eggs
¾ cup sugar (for filling) and 3 ½ tablespoons sugar (for topping)
2 teaspoons vanilla extract (for filling) and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for topping)
1 cup sour cream

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How to Make Cheese Pie

Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
**Make the pie filling:** In a large bowl, beat together 8 ounces of softened cream cheese, 2 large eggs, ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar, and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract until light and fluffy.
Pour the filling into a 9-inch prepared pie crust.
Bake for 30 minutes, or until the edges are set but the center is still slightly jiggly.
Remove from oven and let cool completely on a wire rack.
**Make the sour cream topping:** In a small bowl, whisk together 1 cup (240g) sour cream, 3 ½ tablespoons (45g) granulated sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
Gently spread the sour cream mixture evenly over the cooled pie.
Bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the topping is lightly golden.
Let the pie cool completely before refrigerating for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld and the pie to set completely.
Serve chilled and enjoy!