Description
A luscious and creamy no-bake Strawberry Cheesecake Pie featuring a smooth cream cheese filling topped with fresh strawberries and a glossy strawberry jam finish. This easy-to-make American dessert is perfect for summer gatherings and requires minimal prep with a delightful graham cracker crust base.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 1 (9-inch) graham cracker pie crust
Filling
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream, cold
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
Topping
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1/4 cup strawberry jam or preserves, melted
Instructions
- Prepare the Cream Cheese Mixture: In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract together until the mixture is smooth, creamy, and free of lumps.
- Whip the Cream: In a separate chilled bowl, whip the heavy whipping cream with the powdered sugar until stiff peaks form, ensuring the cream is light and fluffy.
- Combine Mixtures: Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture with a spatula, combining them carefully to maintain the airy texture without deflating the whipped cream.
- Fill the Crust: Spoon the creamy filling evenly into the prepared graham cracker pie crust, smoothing the surface with the back of a spoon or an offset spatula.
- Decorate with Strawberries: Arrange the sliced fresh strawberries on top of the cheesecake filling in an attractive pattern. Brush the melted strawberry jam over the strawberries to add a shiny, flavorful glaze.
- Chill the Pie: Refrigerate the pie for at least 4 hours or until it is fully set. For firmer slicing, you can freeze the pie for 30–45 minutes before serving. Serve the pie chilled for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- For a firmer filling that slices cleanly, freeze the pie for 30 to 45 minutes before serving.
- Frozen strawberries can be used as an alternative; just thaw and drain them well to avoid excess moisture.
- You can substitute the strawberry jam with homemade strawberry sauce for a fresh, natural glaze.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
