Description
Indulge in the luscious combination of fresh strawberries and creamy filling with this delightful Strawberries & Cream Pie recipe. A perfect no-bake dessert for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
Pie:
- 1 pre-baked 9-inch pie crust (graham cracker or traditional)
Cream Filling:
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 container (8 ounces) whipped topping (such as Cool Whip)
Strawberry Topping:
- 3 cups fresh strawberries (hulled and sliced)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Optional Garnish:
- whipped cream
Instructions
- Cream Filling: In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Fold in the whipped topping until fully combined.
- Assembly: Spread the cream mixture evenly into the cooled pie crust and refrigerate while you prepare the topping.
- Strawberry Topping: In a small saucepan, combine granulated sugar and cornstarch. Whisk in water and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until thick and clear.
- Layering: Arrange sliced strawberries over the cream layer in the pie. Pour the cooled glaze evenly over the strawberries.
- Chill: Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until set. Serve with whipped cream if desired.
Notes
- For extra flavor, mix a few chopped strawberries into the cream layer.
- You can also use a chocolate cookie crust for a twist.
- Best enjoyed within 2–3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
