Description
This Strawberry Cream Cheese Pie is the perfect blend of sweet, creamy, and tangy flavors, making it a delightful dessert for any occasion. With a smooth and velvety cream cheese filling, fresh strawberries, and a buttery graham cracker crust, this pie offers the perfect balance of textures and tastes.
Ingredients
1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 package (9 oz) graham cracker crust
2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
1/4 cup strawberry jam or preserves (optional for topping)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar together until smooth and creamy.
- Add the vanilla extract and continue to mix until well incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, beat the heavy whipping cream until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fully combined.
- Pour the cream cheese filling into the graham cracker crust, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
- Arrange the sliced strawberries on top of the filling, covering the entire surface.
- If desired, warm the strawberry jam or preserves in the microwave for 10-15 seconds until slightly melted, and drizzle it over the strawberries for extra flavor.
- Refrigerate the pie for at least 2-3 hours or until set.
- Slice and serve chilled.
Notes
- Store the pie in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Freeze the pie for up to 1 month, wrapped tightly in plastic wrap and foil.
- Use a gluten-free graham cracker crust to make the pie gluten-free.
- Can be made ahead of time, allowing it to chill for a few hours or overnight.
- Swap strawberries for other fruits like blueberries, raspberries, or peaches for a different flavor.
- Add a chocolate drizzle or use an Oreo crust for a twist.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg