Description
This Strawberry Cream Cheese Pie is a no-bake dessert featuring a creamy cream cheese filling, a crunchy graham cracker crust, and a topping of sweetened fresh strawberries. It's simple to make, refreshing, and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup melted butter
2 tablespoons sugar
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
1 pint fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
2 tablespoons sugar (for strawberries)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and 2 tablespoons of sugar. Stir until the crumbs are evenly coated. Press this mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch pie dish to form a solid crust. Refrigerate while you prepare the filling.
- In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- In a chilled mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until well combined.
- Spread the cream cheese filling evenly over the graham cracker crust and smooth the top.
- In a small bowl, toss the sliced strawberries with 2 tablespoons of sugar. Let them sit for about 10 minutes to release their juices.
- Arrange the sugared strawberries evenly on top of the cream cheese filling.
- Refrigerate the pie for at least 4 hours, or until set. Slice and serve chilled.
Notes
This pie can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free graham cracker crumbs for the crust.
Feel free to experiment with different fruits like raspberries or blueberries for variety.
Frozen strawberries can be used as a substitute for fresh strawberries, just make sure to thaw and drain excess liquid before adding them to the pie.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
