Cheese and Honey Pie

Yield: 10 to 12 servings

Ingredients

Sesame Seed Pastry

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup butter, softened
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seed
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Filling

• 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1/2 cup whipping cream
• 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Instructions

Sesame Seed Pastry

1. Mix all ingredients until blended; press firmly and evenly against bottom and side of 9-inch pie plate.
2. Bake at 475 degrees F for 5 minutes.

Filling

1. Beat cream cheese in large mixer bowl on medium speed until creamy. Add remaining ingredients; beat until light and fluffy. Pour into baked pie shell.
2. Bake at 350 degrees F until firm, 40 to 50 minutes.
3. Refrigerate until serving time.