Description
A refreshing and indulgent strawberry cream cheese pie featuring a smooth, tangy cream cheese filling topped with glossy sweet strawberries in a crisp crust.
Ingredients
- 1 pre-made 9-inch (23 cm) pie crust, baked and cooled
- 250 g cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy whipping cream
- 3 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) water
- 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Beat softened cream cheese with sugar and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fully combined.
- Spread the filling evenly into the baked pie crust and refrigerate to chill.
- In a saucepan, combine water, sugar, and cornstarch over medium heat.
- Cook while stirring constantly until the mixture thickens and becomes clear.
- Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice, then let it cool slightly.
- Add strawberries to the mixture and coat them evenly.
- Spoon the strawberry topping over the chilled cream cheese layer.
- Refrigerate the pie for 2–3 hours until fully set before serving.
Notes
- Ensure cream cheese is softened for a smooth filling.
- Let the topping cool slightly before adding strawberries to maintain texture.
- Chill thoroughly for best structure and flavor.
- Use graham cracker crust for a sweeter variation.
- Mix in other berries for added variety and color.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 360 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
