Southern Sweet Potato Pie

Southern Sweet Potato Pie-NO FAIL PIE CRUST

* 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
* 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
* 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
* 1 tablespoon sugar
* 1/4 teaspoon salt

SWEET POTATO FILLING

* 2 cups mashed sweet potatoes, pureed (about 2 1/4 pounds)
* 1 cup sugar
* 1/4 cup brown sugar
* 3 tablespoons butter, melted
* 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
* 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
* 1 teaspoon cinnamon
* 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 1/2 lemon, zest of, grated
* 3 large eggs, beaten
* 1/2 cup half-and-half

Directions:
1) For crust: Blend together cream cheese and butter.

2) Add flour, sugar and salt and stir until dough starts to stick together.

3) Form into a disk.

4) Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for an hour.

5) Prepare filling: Combine all ingredients in mixer bowl.

6) Blend until smooth.

7) Preheat oven to 400°.

8) Roll dough and place in pie pan.

9) Pour in filling.

10) Bake for 20 minutes at 400°.

11) Reduce heat to 325°.

12) Continue baking until firm in center, about 20 minutes longer.

13) Cool completely before slicing.

14) Top with whipped cream & serve