Introduction:
This Strawberry Cream Cheese Pie is a delightful dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of sweet strawberries and creamy cream cheese filling makes for a delicious treat that everyone will love. It’s easy to make and will definitely impress your guests!
Preparation time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 25 minutes | Total Time: 40 minutes | Serves: 8
Ingredients:
- 1 pre-made pie crust
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1/4 cup strawberry jam
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Press the pie crust into a 9-inch pie dish and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown. Let it cool completely.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture into the cooled pie crust.
- Arrange the sliced strawberries on top of the cream cheese mixture.
- Warm the strawberry jam in the microwave for 30 seconds, then drizzle it over the strawberries.
- Chill the pie in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
- Garnish with fresh mint leaves before serving.
Nutrition Information:
Calories: 350 || Carbohydrates: 25g || Protein: 4g || Fat: 27g || Saturated Fat: 16g || Cholesterol: 85mg || Sodium: 190mg || Fiber: 1g || Sugar: 16g
What I Love About This Recipe?
- The combination of sweet strawberries and creamy cream cheese is a match made in heaven.
- The pie is easy to make and requires minimal ingredients.
- It can be made ahead of time and chilled until ready to serve.
- The strawberry jam adds a burst of flavor and a beautiful glaze to the strawberries.
- It’s a refreshing and light dessert that is perfect for any occasion.
What To Avoid While Making this Recipe?
- Avoid overwhipping the cream cheese mixture, as it may become too stiff.
- Make sure the pie crust is fully cooled before adding the cream cheese filling to prevent it from becoming soggy.
- Don’t skip chilling the pie in the refrigerator, as it helps the flavors to meld together and set properly.
- Be gentle when folding the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture to keep the pie light and airy.
- Avoid using frozen strawberries, as they may release too much liquid and make the pie soggy.