Nancy’S Cheese Pie

Directions

1. 1
   Make or buy a deep dish graham cracker crust.
2. 2
   For pie filling, in a large mixing bowl beat the cream cheese, sugar, vanilla (or almond extract), and lemon peel, if desired, with an electric mixer until combined. Add egg and mix well.
3. 3
   In a small bowl, beat very cold whipping cream until it holds a soft peak. Soft peak should fold over when the beaters are lifted.
4. 4
   Fold everything together gently until blended. Pour into the graham cracker crust.
5. 5
   Bake for 35-40 minutes until light golden brown. Cool cheese pie and chill until set.
6. 6
   Now you can mix topping ingredients together in a small bowl. Spread Topping onto Cheese Pie. Cover and chill at least 4 hours before serving.
7. 7
   OTHER OPTIONS FOR TOPPINGS: Reese's Peanut Butter Cups, Snickers, or Heath Bars chopped; Fresh Berries, Sliced Peaches, Mocha Powder