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Recipe For Cheese Pie Mums Know Best

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Easy Cream Cheese Pie {video} Kim's Cravings
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Description

If you're looking for a comforting and delicious dish that reminds you of home, look no further than this cheese pie recipe. Passed down from generation to generation, this is a recipe that mums have been making for decades - and for good reason. It's creamy, cheesy, and oh-so-satisfying.

Prep Time

Prepping the ingredients for this cheese pie takes around 30 minutes.

Cook Time

The cheese pie needs to be baked for around 45 minutes or until golden brown.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 1/4 cup ice water
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cups grated cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 3 eggs, beaten

Equipment

  • Food processor
  • Rolling pin
  • 9-inch pie dish
  • Frying pan
  • Mixing bowl

Method

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  2. In a food processor, pulse the flour and butter until the mixture resembles coarse sand.
  3. Add the ice water gradually and pulse until the dough comes together in a ball.
  4. Roll out the dough on a floured surface and transfer it to a 9-inch pie dish, trimming the edges with a knife.
  5. In a frying pan, heat the vegetable oil and cook the onion and garlic until soft.
  6. Season the onion mixture with salt and pepper.
  7. In a mixing bowl, combine the cheddar cheese, parmesan cheese, sour cream, heavy cream, and beaten eggs.
  8. Add the onion mixture to the cheese mixture and stir to combine.
  9. Pour the cheese mixture into the prepared pie crust.
  10. Bake for 45 minutes or until the top is golden brown.

Notes

Serve this cheese pie hot or cold. It's delicious either way!

Nutrition Info

This cheese pie recipe serves 8 people. Each serving contains approximately:
  • Calories: 450
  • Protein: 16g
  • Fat: 33g
  • Carbohydrates: 22g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 530mg

Recipes FAQ

What kind of cheese is best for this pie?

Cheddar and parmesan work well together in this recipe, but you can experiment with different cheeses to find your favorite combination.

Can I make this pie ahead of time?

Yes! You can make the pie a day ahead and store it in the fridge until you're ready to serve it.

Can I freeze this pie?

Yes, you can freeze this pie. Wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and store it in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Recipe Tips

  • Make sure the butter for the crust is cold and cubed to achieve a flaky crust.
  • Blind bake the crust for 10 minutes before adding the filling to prevent a soggy bottom.
  • Let the pie cool for at least 15 minutes before cutting into it.

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