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Strawberry Cream Cheese Pie

Irresistible Strawberry Cream Cheese Pie That Everyone Loves

This Strawberry Cream Cheese Pie is a no-bake delight that features a rich filling and a buttery graham cracker crust.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 9 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 39 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs can substitute with digestive biscuits if desired
  • 0.5 cups sugar use brown sugar for a richer flavor
  • 0.5 cups butter (melted) ensure it's fully melted before mixing
Cream Cheese Filling
  • 8 oz cream cheese (softened) ensure it's at room temperature for easy mixing
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract use pure vanilla for the best results
  • 1 cup powdered sugar can substitute with coconut sugar for a healthier alternative
  • 1 cup whipping cream chill before whipping for best consistency
Strawberry Glaze
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch can substitute with arrowroot powder
  • 3 oz strawberry gelatin swap with agar-agar for a vegetarian option
  • 0.5 cups water cold water is preferred for quick dissolving
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed is best
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries (hulled) frozen strawberries can be used but must be thawed and drained

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • pie pan
  • whisk
  • Small saucepan
  • spatula

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until fully coated. Press the mixture firmly into a pie pan.
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  2. Bake the crust for 8-9 minutes until lightly golden. Allow it to cool completely for about 30 minutes.
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  3. Beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually mix in vanilla extract and powdered sugar. In a separate chilled bowl, whip the cream until soft peaks form.
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  4. Fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fully combined. Spread evenly into the cooled crust.
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  5. Refrigerate the pie for 1-2 hours to set the filling.
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  6. For the glaze, whisk cornstarch, sugar, gelatin, cold water, and lemon juice in a saucepan. Cook over low heat, whisking until thickened (3-5 minutes). Fold in hulled strawberries after cooling.
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  7. Layer the cooled strawberry glaze and strawberries on top of the cream cheese filling. Chill until ready to serve.
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  8. Slice and serve chilled, optionally garnished with whipped cream or fresh mint leaves.
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Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure the crust is completely cool before adding the filling. Always chill whipped cream before mixing for optimal volume.

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