LEMON LAYER CREAM CHEESE PIE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375°F For lemon layer: In medium saucepan, combine 2/3 cup sugar and cornstarch; mix well.
• Gradually add cold water, stirring constantly until blended.
• In small bowl, beat egg yolks slightly; stir into sugar mixture in saucepan.
• Cook over medium heat for 10 minutes or until mixture comes to a boil, stirring constantly.
• Boil 1 minute.
• Remove from heat.
• Stir in lemon juice, butter and lemon peel; blend well.
• For cream cheese layer: In small bowl, combine 1/3 cup sugar and cream cheese; beat until smooth.
• Add egg; blend well.
• Spoon and spread cream cheese mixture in prepared crust.
• Spoon lemon mixture over cream cheese mixture; spread carefully to cover.
• Bake at 375°F for 35 to 40 minutes or until crust is golden brown.
• (Center will not be set.) Cool 30 minutes.
• Refrigerate 1 1/2 hours or until completely chilled.
• Whip cream and sweeten it to taste.
• Serve pie topped with whipped cream.
• Store in refrigerator.