Description
Indulge in the creamy decadence of this Strawberries & Cream Pie that perfectly balances the sweetness of strawberries with a luscious cream filling, all nestled in a buttery pie crust. This no-bake dessert is a delightful treat for any occasion, especially during the summer months.
Ingredients
Scale
Pie Crust:
- 1 pre-baked 9-inch pie crust (homemade or store-bought)
Cream Filling:
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
Toppings:
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, halved or sliced
- 1/4 cup strawberry jam, warmed for glazing
Instructions
- Cream Filling: In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with the powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth and fluffy.
- Whipped Cream: In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream with the granulated sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Combine: Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until well combined.
- Fill Pie: Spread the cream filling evenly into the cooled pie crust.
- Add Strawberries: Arrange the sliced strawberries on top in a decorative pattern.
- Glaze: Brush the strawberries with the warmed strawberry jam to create a glossy finish.
- Chill: Chill the pie for at least 2 hours before serving to allow the filling to set.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use whipped topping in place of homemade whipped cream.
- This pie is best served the same day for the freshest texture but can be made up to 24 hours in advance.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
