Ingredients
1 cup sugar1/2 cup cornstarch2-1/2 cups cold water1/8 teaspoon salt3 large eggs yolks, lightly beaten3 tablespoons butter2/3 cup lemon juice, divided1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk1 package (3.4 ounces) lemon-flavored instant pudding mix2 pie shells (9 inches), bakedWhipped creamLemon slices
Preparation
In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch and salt. Stir in water until smooth. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat. Stir a small amount of hot filling into egg yolks; return all to pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes longer.
Remove from the heat. Stir in butter. Gently stir in 1/3 cup lemon juice. Cool for several hours or overnight.
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and condensed milk until smooth. Stir in pudding mix and remaining lemon juice.
Fold into chilled lemon filling. Divide and spoon into baked pie shells. Refrigerate for several hours. Garnish with whipped cream and lemon slices.
