Description
A creamy, fruity Strawberry Cream Cheese Pie with a luscious cheesecake layer, sweet berry glaze, and a crunchy graham cracker crust. Perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- One 9-inch crust made from crushed graham crackers
- 2 cups strawberries, stems removed and quartered (split into two portions)
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 3 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened at room temperature
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 3 cups fresh strawberries (remaining portion for glaze)
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, toss together 2 cups of strawberries, cornstarch, sugar, and lemon juice.
- Heat over low-medium heat, stirring occasionally until the strawberries begin to release their juice. Use a spoon or masher to crush the berries and create a thick sauce.
- Turn the heat up to medium-high and let it bubble for about 1 minute, stirring constantly to prevent burning. Remove from heat and let it cool completely.
- In a mixing bowl, blend the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract and mix well.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until firm peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until smooth and well combined.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly onto the graham cracker crust base. Set aside.
- Toss the remaining 3 cups of fresh strawberries in the cooled strawberry glaze. Evenly spread the glazed strawberries over the cream cheese layer.
- Cover the dessert and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight for the best texture.
- Serve the pie cold and enjoy this creamy, fruity dessert!
Notes
- Ensure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature for smooth blending.
- Let the strawberry glaze cool completely before adding to the pie to avoid melting the cheesecake layer.
- The pie is best served cold after chilling overnight for the best texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: Not applicable (berry glaze cooking is included in prep)
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
