Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of summer with this Strawberry Cream Cheese Pie. This creamy, luscious dessert features a velvety filling made from fresh strawberries and rich cream cheese, all nestled in a buttery pie crust. Perfect for picnics, gatherings, or simply treating yourself, this pie is sure to impress with its vibrant colors and irresistible taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- 8 oz full-fat cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (adjust based on berry sweetness)
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 pre-made pie crust (9-inch)
Instructions
- Prepare your pie crust according to package directions or bake homemade until golden brown.
- In a mixing bowl, blend softened cream cheese with sugar until smooth. Add vanilla extract and lemon juice; mix well.
- Gently fold in sliced strawberries until evenly combined.
- Pour the mixture into the cooled pie crust and spread evenly using a spatula.
- Refrigerate for at least 3 hours until set.
- Slice and serve chilled, optionally topped with whipped cream or additional strawberries.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg