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Strawberry Cream Cheese Pie

A delightful pie filled with creamy strawberry goodness that brings back sweet memories of summer. Perfect for any occasion!
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs Using Honey Maid for added sweetness.
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter, melted Ensure it's at room temperature for easier mixing.
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
Strawberry Topping
  • 6 cups fresh strawberries, cleaned and quartered, divided Use the ripest ones available.
  • 0.75 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon water
Cream Cheese Filling
  • 1 package cream cheese, softened Recommended: Philadelphia.
  • 0.5 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped The fresher, the better!
  • to taste Whipped cream For serving.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a small bowl, mix together graham cracker crumbs, melted unsalted butter, and sugar until the mixture resembles wet sand. Press this mixture into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie pan. Set aside.
Cooking the Strawberry Topping
  1. In a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, combine 2 cups of quartered strawberries, sugar, cornstarch, and water. Stir constantly until the mixture thickens, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.
Preparing the Cream Cheese Filling
  1. In a mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese, confectioners' sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Gradually add the heavy whipping cream, beating until soft peaks form.
Assembling the Pie
  1. Spread the cream cheese filling evenly over the prepared crust. Once the strawberry topping has cooled, stir in the remaining quartered strawberries and pour the mixture over the cream cheese filling.
Chilling
  1. Chill the pie for at least 4 hours or until set. Serve with dollops of whipped cream on top.

Notes

For best results, bake the crust for about 8 minutes to add crunch. To avoid a soggy crust, always use fresh strawberries. This pie can be made a day in advance without the whipped cream.