No Bake Strawberry Pie With Frozen Strawberries
Summer is the perfect time to enjoy a refreshing dessert, and nothing beats a delicious strawberry pie. This no-bake strawberry pie with frozen strawberries is the perfect dessert to satisfy your sweet tooth on a hot summer day. It is easy to make, and the best part is that you don't need to turn on your oven, which means you don't have to worry about heating up your kitchen.
Ingredients
The ingredients required to make this delicious no-bake strawberry pie are:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 (16-ounce) package frozen strawberries, thawed
- 1 (3.4-ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
Instructions
Follow these simple steps to make this delicious no-bake strawberry pie:
- In a bowl, mix together the graham cracker crumbs, 1/3 cup granulated sugar, and melted butter until well combined. Press the mixture into a 9-inch pie dish, making sure to press it firmly into the bottom and up the sides of the dish. Place the crust in the refrigerator to chill while you prepare the filling.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Drain the thawed strawberries, reserving the juice. Set aside the strawberries and 1/4 cup of the juice.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the instant vanilla pudding mix and the reserved 1/4 cup strawberry juice until smooth.
- Add the strawberry pudding mixture to the cream cheese mixture and beat until well combined.
- In another mixing bowl, beat the heavy whipping cream until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until well combined.
- Add the thawed strawberries to the mixture and fold them in gently.
- Pour the mixture into the chilled crust and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Cover the pie with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until the filling is set.
- Once the pie is set, remove it from the refrigerator and serve chilled. Garnish with fresh strawberries, if desired.
Variations
There are many variations of this no-bake strawberry pie that you can try:
- Substitute the graham cracker crust for an Oreo cookie crust.
- Use fresh strawberries instead of frozen strawberries. Simply wash and slice the strawberries and add them to the cream cheese mixture.
- Add a layer of chocolate ganache to the bottom of the crust before adding the cream cheese mixture.
- Top the pie with whipped cream and fresh strawberries.
Conclusion
This no-bake strawberry pie with frozen strawberries is the perfect summer dessert. It is easy to make, delicious, and refreshing. You don't need to turn on your oven, which means you don't have to worry about heating up your kitchen. Try this recipe today and impress your family and friends with this delicious dessert.