Description
Strawberry cream cheese pie is a luscious no-bake dessert made with a buttery graham cracker crust, a rich cream cheese filling, and a glossy layer of fresh strawberries in sweet glaze. It’s an easy yet elegant treat perfect for warm-weather gatherings.
Ingredients
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- 1 9-inch graham cracker pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 pound fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp strawberry gelatin (optional, for color and flavor)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream to stiff peaks, then fold it into the cream cheese mixture until fully combined.
- Spread the cream filling evenly into the graham cracker crust. Chill for at least 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, combine water, granulated sugar, and cornstarch in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir constantly until thickened and clear.
- Remove from heat and stir in strawberry gelatin, if using. Let cool slightly.
- Arrange halved strawberries on top of the chilled cream filling, cut side down.
- Spoon the cooled glaze over the strawberries to coat them evenly.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until set. Serve chilled.
Notes
- Use very ripe strawberries for the best flavor and natural sweetness.
- The strawberry gelatin is optional but enhances color and flavor of the glaze.
- Chill overnight for easiest slicing and best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg