"This longtime reader-favorite recipe makes two pies; if you like, freeze one. To thaw, let the frozen pie stand in the fridge overnight...."
INGREDIENTS
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2 1/2 cups water
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1 cup sugar
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1/2 cup cornstarch
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3 well-beaten egg yolks
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1/3 cup lemon juice
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3 tablespoons butter
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Dash salt
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1 14 ounce can sweetened condensed milk
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1 8 ounce package cream cheese, softened
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1/3 cup lemon juice
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1 4-serving-size package instant lemon pudding mix
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2 recipes Baked Pastry Shell (see recipe below)
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Whipped cream
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Lemon zest or lemon slices
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1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/3 cup shortening
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4 - 5 tablespoons cold water