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Strawberry Cream Cheese Pie
Caroline

Strawberry Cream Cheese Pie

This no-bake strawberry cream cheese pie combines a buttery graham cracker crust, a fluffy cream cheese filling, and a glossy homemade strawberry glaze. Perfect for spring and summer gatherings, it’s refreshing, creamy, and bursting with fresh berry flavor.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup whipped topping or freshly whipped cream
  • 1 ½ cups (150 g) graham cracker crumbs
  • cup (65 g) granulated sugar
  • 6 tbsp (85 g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 5 cups fresh strawberries, divided
  • ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
  • 1 ½ tbsp cornstarch
  • ½ cup (120 ml) water
  • 1 tsp lemon juice (optional)

Equipment

  • 9-inch pie dish
  • mixing bowls
  • hand mixer or stand mixer
  • Blender or food processor
  • saucepan
  • spatula

Method
 

  1. Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter in a bowl.
  2. Press firmly into a 9-inch pie dish. Chill for 15 minutes or bake at 350°F for 8 minutes for a firmer crust.
  3. Beat softened cream cheese until smooth.
  4. Add powdered sugar and vanilla; beat until fluffy.
  5. Gently fold in whipped topping until fully combined. Spread evenly over the chilled crust.
  6. Puree 1 ½ cups of strawberries in a blender or food processor.
  7. In a saucepan, combine puree, sugar, cornstarch, water, and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thick and glossy (5–8 minutes).
  8. Let the glaze cool to room temperature.
  9. Slice remaining strawberries and arrange them over the cream cheese filling. Pour cooled glaze evenly over strawberries.
  10. Refrigerate pie for at least 4 hours, or overnight, until fully set. Slice and serve chilled.

Notes

  • For a lighter filling, substitute Greek yogurt for half the cream cheese.
  • A store-bought crust can be used for convenience, though homemade offers better flavor.
  • Use ripe, firm strawberries for the best presentation and flavor.