Tiffani Thiessen on family, food, and farm life

August 12, 2020

Tiffani Thiessen is beloved by all. From America’s favorite cheerleader in Saved By the Bell to doting mother on Netflix’s Emmy-nominated show, Alexa and Katie, Tiffani is a successful and celebrated actress. Star of the Cooking Channel’s Dinner at Tiffani’s (also guest judge on Sugar Rush and Cupcake Wars!!) and author of the hit cookbook, Pull Up a Chair, Tiffani has a passion for food and entertaining.

  • Tune in on this episode of Live to Eat to find out:
  • :: The genius shortcut to help you save time in the kitchen
  • :: The must-try trick to revolutionize snacktime for kids
  • :: Tiffani’s secret to not feeling overwhelmed when entertaining
  • :: Why Tiffani credits Saved by the Bell for turning her into a foodie

A luscious, decadent slice of Tiffani’s Mom’s Cream Cheese Pie is just what this heat wave ordered!

Mom’s Cream Cheese Pie

Serves 6 to 8

Ingredients

For the Graham Cracker Crust:

  • 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs (from 8 to 10 graham crackers)
  • 6 tbsp (¾ stick) unsalted butter, melted
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon

For the Cream Cheese Filling:

  • 1 ½ (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, at room temperature
  • 2 large eggs, at room temperature
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp pure vanilla bean paste

For the Sour Cream Topping:

  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 3 ½ tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract

For the graham cracker crust: Preheat the oven to 350°F.

In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, powdered sugar, and cinnamon. Stir until the crumbs are evenly moistened with butter. Press the mixture into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie dish and bake for 10 minutes, until the crust is set, golden, and fragrant. Transfer to a wire rack and let cool before filling. Keep the oven on.

For the cream cheese filling: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment or in a large bowl using a handheld mixer, whisk together the cream cheese, eggs, granulated sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Carefully pour the mixture into the cooled crust. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until set. Keep the oven on and let the pie cool on the wire rack for 5 minutes.

For the sour cream topping: In a small bowl, combine the sour cream, granulated sugar, and vanilla and mix until smooth. Spread the topping over the pie and bake for 10 minutes. Let cool on the wire rack. Refrigerate for at least 4 to 5 hours or up to overnight, until completely chilled, before serving.

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