Ingredients

  • 9-inch prepared graham cracker pie shell
  • 8 oz. Philadelphia brand cream cheese
  • 1/2 c. sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 1/4 c. milk
  • 1 envelope unflavored gelatin
  • 1/4 c. water
  • 1/4 c. lemon juice
  • 1/4 c. sugar
  • 1 c. soft butter
  • 2 c. sugar plus 12 Tbsp.
  • 1/8 tsp. salt
  • 8 eggs, separated (set aside 2 egg whites for meringue)
  • 1/2 tsp. vanilla
  • 1 tsp. cream of tartar

Method

  • Cream the butter until smooth.
  • Add sugar and cream well.
  • Add egg yolks and mix well.
  • Whip 2 egg whites with salt until stiff peaks are formed.
  • Add vanilla.
  • Fold into creamed mixture.
  • Turn into two 8-inch pie shells.
  • Bake in a moderately hot 425° oven about 12 minutes.
  • Now decrease heat to 300° and bake about 20 minutes longer or until a silver knife blade inserted into center comes out clean.
  • Beat the remaining 6 egg whites with a dash of salt and cream of tartar until soft peaks form.
  • Add the 12 tablespoons of sugar, two at a time, while continuing to beat until stiff peaks form.
  • Beat in 1/2 teaspoon vanilla.
  • Spread on the pies and return to 300° oven for about 15 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Very rich.