1 (9-inch) deep-dish pie shell, baked, cooled
1/4 cup cornstarch
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar, divided
1 pinch salt
1/2 cup water
3 cups rhubarb
8 ounces cream cheese
2 eggs

In a saucepan, combine cornstarch, 1 cup sugar, salt, water and rhubarb, then cook until mixture thickens and rhubarb is soft. Pour into baked pie shell. Bake at 425 degrees F for 10 minutes. Remove from oven, and reduce heat to 325 degrees F.

Beat cream cheese, eggs and 1/2 cup sugar until smooth and creamy. Slowly pour over rhubarb layer. Bake at 325 degrees F for 35 to 40 minutes or until center does not jiggle when moved.