Strawberry Cream Cheese Pie Recipe
A delicious and refreshing Strawberry Cream Cheese Pie featuring a smooth and fluffy cream cheese layer topped with a luscious strawberry compote piled with fresh strawberries, all set in a crisp graham cracker crust. Perfect for a sweet dessert that combines creamy, fruity, and crunchy textures.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 1 9-10″ graham cracker crust (prepared and baked)
Strawberry Filling
- 5–6 cups quartered strawberries, stems removed (divided)
- ½ cup sugar
- 2 Tbsp cornstarch
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice
Cream Cheese Layer
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Cook the Strawberry Mixture: In a small saucepan, combine 2 cups (280g) of quartered strawberries with sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice over medium-low heat. Stir frequently as the strawberries release their juices.
- Mash Strawberries: Use a potato masher to crush the strawberries until the mixture is mostly liquid but still has some small pieces remaining.
- Boil the Mixture: Increase the heat to medium-high and bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly. Boil for 1 minute while continuing to stir, then remove from heat and transfer to a new heat-proof container to cool.
- Prepare Cream Cheese Layer: In a medium bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and combined.
- Whip Heavy Cream: In a separate clean bowl, beat the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- Combine Cream Layers: Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture to create a thick and fluffy texture.
- Assemble Cream Layer: Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly into the prepared graham cracker crust, then refrigerate while the strawberry mixture finishes cooling.
- Finish Strawberry Topping: Once the strawberry mixture has completely cooled, stir in the remaining fresh strawberries.
- Top the Pie: Pour the strawberry topping over the cream cheese layer, mounding the strawberries toward the center of the pie.
- Chill: Return the pie to the refrigerator and allow it to set for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For best results, ensure the strawberry mixture is completely cooled before adding fresh strawberries and assembling the pie.
- Use a freshly baked or store-bought graham cracker crust for convenience.
- This pie is best served chilled and can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- For a firmer topping, consider letting the strawberry mixture thicken slightly more before cooling.
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