A Cream Cheese Pie is the perfect balance of creamy and sweet, with a buttery crust and a velvety smooth filling. It's a dessert that’s easy to make yet sophisticated enough to impress any guest.
Ingredients
For the Crust
1 ½ cups (150g) graham cracker crumbs (or digestive biscuits)
⅓ cup (75g) unsalted butter, melted
2 tablespoons granulated sugar (optional, for added sweetness)
For the Filling
16 oz (450g) cream cheese, softened
¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 large eggs
For the Topping (Optional)
1 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Garnishes
Fresh fruit (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
