Recipe For Strawberry Pie With Cream Cheese
Strawberry pie is a classic dessert that is perfect for any occasion. This recipe for strawberry pie with cream cheese is a delicious twist on the traditional recipe. The cream cheese adds a rich and creamy texture to the filling, which pairs perfectly with the sweet and juicy strawberries. This recipe is easy to make and is sure to impress your family and friends.
Ingredients:
- 1 9-inch pie crust, homemade or store-bought
- 1 pound fresh strawberries, washed and hulled
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Whipped cream, for serving
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Roll out the pie crust and place it in a 9-inch pie dish. Crimp the edges of the pie crust and prick the bottom with a fork. Bake the crust for 10-12 minutes, or until lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let cool.
- In a medium-sized bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar together until smooth. Add in the heavy cream and vanilla extract and mix until well combined.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water until smooth. Pour the cornstarch mixture into the cream cheese mixture and beat until well combined.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the bottom of the pie crust.
- Arrange the strawberries on top of the cream cheese mixture, pressing them gently into the filling.
- Bake the pie for 30-35 minutes, or until the filling is set and the crust is golden brown. Remove from the oven and let cool.
- Refrigerate the pie for at least 2 hours before serving.
- Top with whipped cream before serving, if desired.
Tips:
If you don't have fresh strawberries, you can use frozen strawberries that have been thawed. Just make sure to drain any excess liquid before using them in the recipe.
If you want to make the pie crust from scratch, you can use this recipe:
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cut into small pieces
- 3-4 tablespoons ice water
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. Add the butter and use a pastry blender or your fingers to mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add the ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the dough comes together. Shape the dough into a disk and wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before rolling out.
Conclusion:
This recipe for strawberry pie with cream cheese is a delicious and easy dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The creamy filling and sweet strawberries are a match made in heaven. This recipe is sure to become a new favorite in your household!
