Description
A light and refreshing dessert with a creamy filling and fresh strawberries, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham crackers, finely crushed
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Crush graham crackers finely using a food processor or rolling pin.
- Combine crushed graham crackers, sugar, and melted butter; mix until it resembles wet sand.
- Press crumb mixture firmly into a 9-inch pie dish or springform pan, ensuring a sturdy base.
- Bake crust for 8 minutes; let cool completely.
- Beat cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Whip heavy cream to soft peaks in a separate bowl for a light texture.
- Gently fold whipped cream into cream cheese mixture until well combined.
- Fold in chopped strawberries, mixing carefully to keep the filling fluffy.
- Pour filling into cooled crust and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, ideally overnight, to allow flavors to meld.
- Garnish with reserved strawberries or a dusting of powdered sugar before serving for a pretty touch.
Notes
Allowing the pie to chill overnight enhances the flavors and ensures a perfect slice.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg