In a saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch and pinch of salt.
Stir in water, lemon juice, lemon rind and yellow food colouring (if using) bring to a boil over medium-high heat; cook, and stir for 2 minutes, or until smooth and thickened.
Remove from heat; stir in butter; cool to room temperature for about 1 hour.
Meanwhile, in a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and the powdered sugar until smooth.
Fold in the whipped cream and the 1 Tbsp lemon juice.
Remove 1/2 cup of the whipped cream/lemon mixture for the garnish.
Spread the remaining cream cheese mixture into the baked pastry shell.
Top with the cooled lemon filling.
Chill in the fridge for a minimum of 8 hours or overnight.
When ready to serve, scoop the reserved 1/2 cup cream cheese mixture into a pastry bag with a star tip.
Pipe stars onto the pie, or garnish with the reserved cream cheese mixture or as desired.
Refrigerate until ready to serve- delicious!

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	722.17 Kcal (3024 kJ)
Calories from fat	382.2 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	42.47g	65%
Cholesterol	69.82mg	23%
Sodium	597.79mg	25%
Potassium	799.97mg	17%
Total Carbs	80.45g	27%
Sugars	48.59g	194%
Dietary Fiber	0.82g	3%
Protein	7.2g	14%
Vitamin C	9.4mg	16%
Iron	0.7mg	4%
Calcium	78mg	8%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	325.78 Kcal (1364 kJ)
Calories from fat	172.42 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	19.16g	65%
Cholesterol	31.5mg	23%
Sodium	269.67mg	25%
Potassium	360.88mg	17%
Total Carbs	36.29g	27%
Sugars	21.92g	194%
Dietary Fiber	0.37g	3%
Protein	3.25g	14%
Vitamin C	4.2mg	16%
Iron	0.3mg	4%
Calcium	35.2mg	8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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