Glory Jean’s Cherry Lemon Cheese Pie

Cherry Lemon Cheesecake Pie is a delicious no fail way to get that cheesecake that is perfect every time. Made with 5 ingredients, you will fall in love!

Nostalgic Food is the Best Food

Most of my fondest memories of childhood involve food. Ha! The smell of onions cooking in the kitchen reminds me of my Momma, Gloria. Always.

Growing up, she was always cooking for people. Hands down, the best cook ever, that is my Momma. She made this pie often for us. It was one of our favorite sweet treats.

We always felt very special when she made this pie and I am honored to do the same for you!

Home Cooking with Momma

If you Momma is like mine, she is responsible for your love of cooking. Many of my recipes are inspired by her. Our, BUTTERMILK POUND CAKE, LEMON CURD and BREAD PUDDING are just a few of the recipes that are inspired by my sweet Momma, Glory Jean.

She and I both are happy to share with you to get you to love on others with your time and talents from your kitchen.

How to Make It

It is really a very simple recipe. In fact, you don’t even have to use Cherry Pie filling, you can use any filling you desire.

The cream cheese pie is a good base and any fruity topping will be equally as good.

~Ingredients

  •  8 oz Cream Cheese
  • 14 oz can Sweetened Condensed Milk
  • 1 tsp Vanilla
  • 1/3 cup Lemon Juice
  • 1 and 1/2 cups Graham Cracker crumbs
  • 1/2 cup Sugar
  • 5 tablespoons, melted Butter
  • 1/2 can Cherry Pie Filling

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  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. To make a simple graham cracker crust: mix 1 and 1/2 cups crushed graham crackers, 1/2 cup sugar and 5 tablespoons melted butter.  Press the graham cracker crumbs into your pan. Cook the crusts for 7 minutes at 375 degrees and allow to completely cool.
  2. Mix the cream cheese until light and fluffy in a large bowl. Add in the sweetened condensed milk and vanilla and blend well. Lastly add in the lemon juice and mix until combined.
  3. Pour into prepared pan and allow to set up in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours. Top with cherry pie filling and Enjoy!
Lemon Cherry Cheese Pie ingredients
mixing cream cheese until fluffy
cream cheese mixing with sweetened condensed milk and vanilla
cheese pie mixed up with lemon juice

Tips and Tricks

Lemon juice? Can you taste it?

Yes and no. You know there is something a little tart and fresh tasting about the pie but it is not so prevalent that it actually tastes like lemon pie. It is meant to help thicken and set the pie.

I don’t like Cherries. Can I use something else?

Yes! This recipe is like lots of our others, it is meant to get you started. I have even left the pie plain and just topped with some decorative mint leaves. It is good alone or with any fruit pie filling you wanted.

Can it sit at room temperature?

Yes, just not for long. I would keep it in the refrigerator until right ready to serve if at all possible and store any leftovers there as well. If you get caught up in visiting with your folks over this pie and a cup of coffee or sweet tea, it should be fine.

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Cherry Lemon Cheesecake Pie

Cherry Lemon Cheese Pie is a delicious no fail way to get that cheesecake that is perfect every time. Made with 5 ingredients, you will fall in love!


Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 10 minutes
Serving Size 8

Ingredients

  • 14 oz can Sweetened Condensed Milk
  • 1 tsp Vanilla
  • 1/3 cup Lemon Juice
  • 1 and 1/2 cups Graham Cracker crumbs
  • 1/2 cup Sugar
  • 5 tablespoons melted Butter
  • 1/2 can Cherry Pie Filling
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. To make a simple graham cracker crust: mix 1 and 1/2 cups crushed graham crackers, 1/2 cup sugar and 5 tablespoons melted butter.  Press the graham cracker crumbs into your pan. Cook the crusts for 7 minutes at 375 degrees and allow to completely cool.
  • Mix the cream cheese until light and fluffy in a large bowl. Add in the sweetened condensed milk and
    vanilla and blend well. Lastly add in the lemon juice and mix until combined.
  • Pour into prepared pan. Allow to set up in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours. Top with cherry pie filling and Enjoy!

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8 Comments

  1. This yummy twist on cheesecake is luscious! The tartness of lemon is so welcome to cut through the cream cheese richness. I actually added the lemon zest, as well, and the pie was a bright and lovely balance of sweet and tart. Delicious!

  2. I absolutely love the name of this, so I had to make. It was actually quite easy and my family enjoyed it!

  3. You really hit a perfect balance between sweet and tart here and I am in love! This is so so good. Now I just need an excuse to make this again!