Description
A luscious, no-bake Strawberry Cream Cheese Pie featuring a creamy, sweetened cream cheese filling mixed with whipped cream in a graham cracker crust, topped with fresh strawberries and a glossy strawberry glaze. Perfect for a refreshing summer dessert that’s easy to prepare and delightfully creamy.
Ingredients
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Crust
- 1 pre-baked 9-inch graham cracker crust
Filling
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- â…“ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
Topping
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- ½ cup strawberry glaze or strawberry jam, warmed
Instructions
- Prepare the cream cheese mixture: In a medium mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract together until the mixture is smooth and creamy without lumps.
- Whip the cream: In a separate chilled bowl, whip the heavy whipping cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form, ensuring a light and fluffy texture.
- Combine mixtures: Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture carefully, maintaining the airy texture while fully incorporating both mixtures.
- Fill the crust: Spoon the combined filling evenly into the pre-baked 9-inch graham cracker crust, smoothing the surface with a spatula for an even layer.
- Chill the pie: Refrigerate the pie for at least 3 hours to allow it to set properly and develop the right consistency.
- Add topping: Before serving, arrange the sliced fresh strawberries evenly on top of the pie and drizzle with warmed strawberry glaze or jam to add a glossy, sweet finish.
- Serve: Serve the pie chilled for the best flavor and texture experience.
Notes
- Use room temperature cream cheese for smooth mixing and to avoid lumps in the filling.
- You can make your own strawberry glaze by simmering fresh strawberries with sugar and a touch of cornstarch until thickened.
- This pie can be prepared a day in advance and stored covered in the refrigerator to enhance flavors and ease serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
