Description
This Frozen Strawberry Cream Pie is a no-bake, creamy dessert combining a buttery graham cracker crust with a luscious strawberry and cream cheese filling. Perfectly chilled and lightly sweetened, it offers a refreshing and indulgent treat ideal for warm weather or any occasion needing a simple yet impressive dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Filling
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups frozen strawberries, thawed and pureed
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream, cold
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter until the mixture is evenly moistened. Press this firmly into the bottom and slightly up the sides of a 9-inch pie dish to form an even layer. Freeze for 15 minutes to set and firm up the crust.
- Make the cream cheese mixture: In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing thoroughly until fully combined and smooth.
- Add strawberry puree: Stir the thawed and pureed strawberries along with the lemon juice into the cream cheese mixture until the mixture is smooth and evenly colored with a pink hue.
- Whip the cream: In a separate bowl, whip the heavy whipping cream until stiff peaks form, which will add lightness and air to the filling.
- Combine and fold: Gently fold the whipped cream into the strawberry cream cheese mixture until well incorporated and fluffy, taking care not to deflate the whipped cream.
- Fill the crust: Pour the combined filling into the prepared crust, smoothing the top with a spatula for an even finish.
- Freeze the pie: Place the pie in the freezer and freeze for at least 6 hours or until it is completely firm and set.
- Serve: Before serving, let the pie sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes to soften slightly. For cleaner slices, dip a knife in warm water and wipe it dry between cuts.
Notes
- For cleaner slices, dip a knife in warm water and wipe it dry between cuts.
- Fresh strawberries can be used when in season; simply hull and puree them before using.
