Description
A refreshing and creamy dessert featuring a graham cracker crust topped with luscious cream cheese and fresh strawberries, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pre-made graham cracker pie crust
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1 cup whipped cream
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Start by placing the softened cream cheese in your mixing bowl. Use an electric mixer to beat it until it’s smooth and creamy, which takes about 1-2 minutes.
- Gradually sprinkle in the powdered sugar, followed by the vanilla extract and lemon juice. Continue blending until everything is fully incorporated and a luscious mixture forms.
- Gently fold in the whipped cream using a spatula, being careful to preserve the lightness.
- Spread half of the sliced strawberries evenly across the bottom of your graham cracker crust.
- Pour the cream cheese filling over the strawberries, smoothing it out meticulously to ensure an even layer.
- Top with the remaining strawberries, placing them artfully for visual appeal.
- Cover the pie with plastic wrap and refrigerate it for at least four hours to allow it to set.
- Once set, slice and savor this delightful creation chilled.
Notes
For best results, chill the pie overnight. You can substitute strawberries with blueberries or raspberries for a different flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg