STRAWBERRY CREAM CHEESE PIE

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 This fresh Strawberry Cream Cheese Pie is a triple-layer delight starting with a three-ingredient graham cracker crust. Followed by an easy, no-bake, lightly sweetened cream cheese filling and topped with a five-ingredient sweet glaze for the fresh strawberries. Pretty as a picture, this gorgeous pie is perfect for birthday celebrations, Valentine’s Day, and spring and summer dinner parties.

I love strawberries, and this  Strawberry Cream Cheese Pie is perfect for your holiday celebrations, birthday parties, neighborhood soirees, and potlucks. This delectable beauty brings cream cheese and whipped cream together perfectly in a fresh graham cracker crust topped with glazed fresh strawberries.

Strawberry Cheesecake Pie is a cinch to make. Are you super pinched for time? You can make the crust ahead of time and freeze the prepared baked crust in the pan wrapped for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature unwrapped before using in this recipe. You can also bake the pie crust and prepare the cream cheese filling several days in advance and store it wrapped in the refrigerator. However, hold off on the glazed strawberry topping until at least 12 hours before serving.

HOW DO YOU MAKE STRAWBERRY CREAM CHEESE PIE?

Start by combining the graham crackers, sugar, and melted butter. Then press it onto the bottom and sides of a pie plate. Next, bake it in a preheated oven for about 8-9 minutes. Finally, let the baked crust cool for about 20-30 minutes.

Next, beat the cream cheese, vanilla extract, and powdered sugar until smooth and lump-free. Now whip the cream using a stand mixer with a whip attachment until soft peaks form. Now gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture. Pour in the baked crust and spread evenly. Chill for several hours.

Then grab a large saucepan and whisk together the cornstarch, sugar, strawberry gelatin, water, and lemon juice. Cook over low heat, whisking constantly until the glaze thickens. Allow the glaze to cool, which will thicken more as it cools. Add the strawberries to the glaze and stir gently to coat. Carefully layer the glazed strawberries over the chilled pie. Finally, refrigerate until ready to serve.

RECIPE TIPS

  • Always cool the graham cracker crust before proceeding with the rest of the pie.
  • Soften the cream cheese so it is easier to blend smoothly.
  • For optimal flavor, use pure vanilla extract.
  • Keep the whipping cream in the chilliest part of the refrigerator. It is best to chill the bowl and beaters prior to whipping the cream.
  • Plan ahead and allow for the chilling time of the cream cheese layer prior to the placement of the strawberries.
  • The first two layers of the dessert can be prepared up to two days in advance, but the strawberry layer is best prepared on the day of serving.
  • Fresh strawberry sauce can be substituted for the strawberries and the glaze. Or for a quick and easy shortcut, toss the strawberries in warmed strawberry jam. 
  • This pie should be refrigerated at all times except when serving.
You and your family are going to love this easy, dependable, scrumptious, and gorgeous dessert. Put the ingredients on your shopping list and make one for your loved ones. They will be singing your praises.

INGREDIENTS

CRUST

  • 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 6 tablespoons butter melted

PIE FILLING

  • 1 box (8 ounces) cream cheese
  • 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 cup whipping cream

STRAWBERRY TOPPING

  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons strawberry gelatin
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 3 cups strawberries hulled

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