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Lemon Cream Cheese Pie
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* Crust
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
1 cup graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup butter, melted
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
* Cream Cheese Filling
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 egg
* Lemon Filling
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 dash salt
1 cup water
2 egg yolks
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon butter
- Crust: Combine graham cracker crumbs with melted butter and sugar in a small bowl; press crust mixture into an 8-inch pie pan.
- Cream cheese filling: Mix cream cheese with 1/4 cup sugar, vanilla and an egg using an electric mixer; mix well until smooth.
- Pour cream cheese filling into graham cracker crust and bake for 30-35 minutes or until center is cooked.
- Lemon filling: Combine sugar with cornstarch, salt and water in a small saucepan; set mixture over low heat and bring to a simmer, stir often.
- Whisk in egg yolks; add lemon juice and butter.
- Remove immediately from heat as mixture simmers again.
- Pour lemon filling over cream cheese filling; let pie cool.
- When cool, chill pie in the refrigerator for several hours before serving.303 votes
Strawberry Glazed Pie
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6 cups sliced fresh strawberries
- Mix together sugar, water, gelatin and cornstarch in a medium large saucepan; boil for a minute.
2/3 cup white sugar
1 cup water
4 tablespoons strawberry flavored gelatin
4 tablespoons cornstarch
1 (9 inch) prepared graham cracker crust
- Remove from heat; fold in sliced strawberries, toss until well coated.
- Pour into graham cracker crust; chill until well set.
- Serve topped with whipped cream.345 votes
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Potato Cheese Soup
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cups peeled and cubed potatoes
- Place potatoes, onions, celery and salt in water to cover in a large pot; simmer until tender for 15 minutes.
2 cups peeled and chopped onions
4 cups chopped celery
2 teaspoons salt
4 cups half and half
6 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
4 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, optional garnish
- Put in blender or food processor; puree until chunky.
- Return to soup pot; add half-and-half, butter and cheese.
- Stir constantly; simmer until piping hot but avoid boiling.
- Garnish with parsley if desired.4
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Marie Callender's Pumpkin Pie
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1/4 cup butter, softened
- Crust: Beat butter and shortening until smooth and creamy; chill until firm.
1/4 cup shortening
1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 egg yolk
2 tablespoons ice water
***Filling***
2 eggs
1 can (15 ounce size) pumpkin
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves, PLUS
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
3/4 cup whole milk
- Sift together flour, sugar and salt in a medium bowl.
- Cut chilled butter and shortening using a fork into dry ingredients until mixture has a consistent texture; mix egg yolk and ice water into dough and form it into a ball.
- Roll dough flat on a floured surface and line a pie pan.
- Filling: Beat two eggs; add pumpkin and stir well to combine.
- Combine sugar, cinnamon, ginger and cloves in a small bowl.
- Stir spice mixture into pumpkin; stir in milk until well blended.
- Pour filling into pie shell; bake in a preheated 425 degrees F oven for 15 minutes.
- Reduce heat to 350 degrees F and bake for another 45-55 minutes or until edge of the pie and crust turns light brown.158 votes
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Corn Bread
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1 box (9 ounce size) Jiffy corn muffin mix, plus ingredients to prepare
- Corn bread: Prepare each box according to package directions; gently fold together.
1 box (9 ounce size) Jiffy yellow cake mix, plus ingredients to prepare
* Honey Butter Recipe
1/4 pound butter
1/4 cup strained bacon drippings
4 slices bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled
2/3 cup honey
- Pour into a greased pan; bake according to box directions for yellow cake mix.
- Honey Butter: Beat butter until light and creamy; add drippings and bacon.
- Take honey and beat into butter mixture until light and fluffy; can be frozen up to a year.132 votes
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Honey Butter
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1/4 pound butter
- Beat butter in a bowl with electric mixer at high speed, until light and fluffy.
1/2 cup honey
6 Bacon Slices Crisply Cooked And Crumbled
- Reduce speed, then beat in honey and bacon; beat until thoroughly combined and smooth.
- Keep refrigerated in covered container; serve within a week. Makes 10 servings.145 votes
FAQs
What is Marie Callender's most popular pie? ›
LEMON MERINGUE
Our most popular pie! Slightly tart, slightly sweet, topped with a light golden meringue.
Famous Marie Callender's pies will be no more after the company filed for bankruptcy and closed many of its stores. Anthony Shin reports for the NBC4 News at 5 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 5, 2019.
Do you bake a frozen pie crust before filling? ›You do not need to pre-bake a pie crust for an apple pie or any baked fruit pie really, but we do freeze the dough to help it stay put. Pre-baking the pie crust is only required when making a custard pie OR when making a fresh fruit pie. you should probably get: Pie weights are super helpful to have for pre-baking.
What is the number 1 pie in America? ›Apple pie is arguably one of the most popular pie flavors. A symbol of America, the apple pie was actually invented by the British. Apple pie is simply made with sliced apples on double-crusted pastry dough.
Are Marie Callender pies healthy? ›With 29 grams of added sugar in one slice, you're well over the daily recommendation with this dessert alone. "Marie Callender's Pecan Pie is one of the least healthy choices for frozen pies. The calories per slice are 510 which is nearly double many other frozen pies available.
How long do Marie Callender pies last in fridge? ›Cover and refrigerate unused portion for up to 3 days if thawed. Marie's Serving Tips: To slice pie after thawing, use a knife that has been moistened with warm water.
Is Marie Callender healthy? ›Marie Callender's Country Fried Chicken & Gravy
With 1,160 milligrams of sodium, it's simply too much for one meal, especially if you want to avoid the effects that excess sodium over time may have on your health, such as an increased risk for high blood pressure, stroke, or heart disease.
With docking, the holes allow steam to escape, so the crust should stay flat against the baking dish when it isn't held down by pie weights or a filling. Otherwise the crust can puff up, not only impacting appearance but also leaving you with less space for whatever filling you have planned.
Can I use marbles as pie weights? ›You've got lots of options and they all work really well; dried beans, uncooked rice, popcorn kernels, steel balls, sugar, glass marbles, metal chain, or smaller pie pan. As a pro alternative, use perforated baking equipment (eg. tart ring, baking mat) that let the air circulate without the need of using pie weights.
Should you Prebake bottom pie crust? ›Pre-baking is a must if you're looking for a flaky pie crust. It's especially helpful for recipes with a wet center. Recipes for most tarts, pies, and quiches call for pre-baking to ensure that the final product doesn't end up soggy.
Should pies be baked on a cookie sheet? ›
It's always a good idea to bake pies on a baking sheet.
How many people does a Marie Callender's pie feed? ›Whole pie serves 6. Seasonal fresh fruit pies serve 5. Cheesecake calories shown by slice. Whole cheesecake serves 10.
Can you refreeze a Marie Callender pecan pie? ›Keep frozen until ready to use. Do not refreeze if completely thawed. Cover and refrigerate unused portion for up to 3 days if thawed.
What is Marie Callender famous for selling? ›In 1964, Marie's family opened their first pie and coffee shop. Her loyal customers savored the comforting, homemade touches in each and every serving. Her shop expanded into a chain—and into the meals and desserts found in grocery stores today.
What are the top 5 most popular pies? ›- Cherry. Cherry pie comes out on top as the favorite pie in 11 states. ...
- Pumpkin. It makes perfect sense that pumpkin pie ranks high in America — no Thanksgiving feast is complete without it. ...
- Apple. ...
- Pecan. ...
- Blueberry. ...
- Chocolate. ...
- Key Lime. ...
- Boston Cream.
- Shepherds Pie.
- Steak and Kidney Pie.
- Pork Pie.
- Fish Pie.
- Chicken, Leek and Mushroom pie.
- Lemon Meringue Pie.
- Apple Pie.
- Key Lime Pie.
Speaking of fruit, the most searched fruit pie was apple pie in four states, all along the western half of the country (California, Oregon, Nevada, and Wyoming). Raspberry Pie was a top contender for New Yorkers and Blueberry Pie took home the prize in Colorado.