Cream Cheese Strawberry Pie With Graham Cracker Crust
Summer is the perfect time for fresh, juicy strawberries, and what better way to enjoy them than in a delicious, creamy pie with a crunchy graham cracker crust? This Cream Cheese Strawberry Pie With Graham Cracker Crust is a crowd-pleaser that is easy to make and sure to impress.
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup sliced fresh strawberries
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- In a large bowl, mix together the graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup of granulated sugar, and melted butter until well combined.
- Press the mixture into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie dish.
- Bake for 10 minutes, then let cool completely.
- In a small saucepan, combine the sliced strawberries, water, 1/4 cup of granulated sugar, and cornstarch.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and the strawberries are soft, about 5-7 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let cool completely.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- In a separate mixing bowl, beat the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until well combined.
- Pour the cream cheese mixture into the cooled graham cracker crust.
- Top with the cooled strawberry mixture.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until set.
- Serve chilled and enjoy!
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This Cream Cheese Strawberry Pie With Graham Cracker Crust is a crowd-pleaser that is easy to make and sure to impress. Learn how to make it with this step-by-step recipe.
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