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Strawberry cream cheese pie
Emily

Strawberry cream cheese pie

Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 10 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 5
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 355

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup whipped topping or freshly whipped cream
  • 1 ½ cups (150g) graham cracker crumbs
  • ⅓ cup (65g) granulated sugar
  • 6 tbsp (85g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 5 cups fresh strawberries, divided
  • ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • 1 ½ tbsp cornstarch
  • ½ cup (120ml) 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. In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter.
  2. Press firmly into a 9-inch pie dish.
  3. Chill while preparing the filling.
  4. Beat cream cheese until smooth.
  5. Add powdered sugar and vanilla, beating until fluffy.
  6. Gently fold in whipped topping until fully incorporated.
  7. Spread over the chilled crust.
  8. Puree 1 ½ cups strawberries in a blender or food processor.
  9. In a saucepan, combine puree, sugar, cornstarch, water, and lemon juice.
  10. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thick and glossy (about 5–8 minutes).
  11. Let cool to room temperature.
  12. Slice remaining strawberries and arrange on top of filling.
  13. Pour cooled glaze over berries.
  14. Chill for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.

Notes

  • Baking the crust is optional but adds extra firmness.
  • The glaze will thicken more as it cools.