Strawberry Cream Cheese Chill Pie
A delightful dessert combining creamy cream cheese and fresh strawberries, perfect for warm weather gatherings.
Ingredients
Crust
- 1 9-inch graham cracker crust
Filling
- 5 cups fresh strawberries (divided) 1 cup for cooking, 4 cups for folding into the mixture
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 tbsp cornstarch
- 8 oz cream cheese Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
Preparation
- In a medium bowl, blend the cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Whip the heavy cream and vanilla extract until soft peaks form, then fold into the cream cheese mixture.
- In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup of sliced strawberries, sugar, and cornstarch. Cook over medium heat until thickened.
- Allow the mixture to cool, then fold in the remaining fresh strawberries.
Assembly
- Pour the cream cheese mixture into the graham cracker crust and top with the strawberry mixture.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
Serve chilled with additional fresh strawberries as garnish. Add a dollop of whipped cream for extra sweetness. Best consumed within 2-3 days for optimal freshness. For a sweeter pie, you may adjust the sugar in the cream cheese mixture.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 5gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 12gSodium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25g
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