Strawberry Cream Cheese Pie: A No-Bake Summer Dream! 🍓🧀🥧



 

1. Make the Crust

  • Mix graham crumbs, melted butter, and sugar.

  • Press firmly into a 9-inch pie dish. Chill 10 mins.

2. Whip the Cream Cheese Filling

  • Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.

  • Fold in whipped cream. Spread over crust. Chill 1 hour.

3. Prepare the Strawberry Glaze

  • Blend 1 cup strawberries + water until smooth.

  • In a saucepan, mix strawberry purée, sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice.

  • Cook over medium heat, stirring until thickened (~5 mins). Cool slightly.

4. Assemble & Chill

  • Arrange remaining sliced strawberries over cream cheese layer.

  • Pour glaze evenly over berries. Chill 4+ hours (or overnight).

5. Slice & Serve!

  • Garnish with whipped cream and whole strawberries.

Pro Tips for the Best Pie

🍓 Use ripe berries – Sweeter = better flavor.
❄️ Chill time matters – Don’t rush it!
🍋 Extra tang? Add lemon zest to the cream cheese layer.
💡 Shortcut option – Use store-bought strawberry glaze.

Serving Ideas

☀️ Summer BBQ – Pair with lemonade or iced tea.
🎂 Birthday twist – Top with sparkler candles.
🍫 Chocolate variation – Add cocoa powder to the crust.

Storage Tips

❄️ Fridge: Keeps for 3 days (cover tightly).
⏳ Freeze: Up to 1 month (thaw overnight in fridge).

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