🍓🥧 Strawberry Cream Pie ✨

A silky, creamy strawberry dessert with a buttery crust and fresh berry topping

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This Strawberry Cream Pie is a dreamy dessert made with a crisp crust, smooth vanilla cream filling, and juicy strawberries. It’s perfect for spring, summer gatherings, holidays, or whenever you want a refreshing sweet treat.

🥧 Ingredients (Serves 8)

Crust

• 1½ cups crushed graham crackers
• 6 tbsp melted butter
• 2 tbsp sugar

(Or use a pre-baked pie crust.)

Cream Filling

• 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
• Pinch of salt

Strawberry Topping

• 3 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
• ¼ cup sugar
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 2 tbsp water

Optional Garnish

• Whipped cream
• Whole strawberries
• White chocolate shavings

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Make the Crust

1. Mix crushed graham crackers, melted butter, and sugar.
2. Press into a 9-inch pie dish.
3. Bake at 175°C (350°F) for 8–10 minutes or chill for a no-bake crust.
4. Cool completely.

2. Prepare the Cream Filling

1. Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt until smooth.
2. Add sour cream and mix well.
3. Whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
4. Fold whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture.
5. Spread filling into the cooled crust.

3. Make the Strawberry Topping

1. Add half the strawberries, sugar, lemon juice, cornstarch, and water to a saucepan.
2. Cook over medium heat until thickened.
3. Cool completely.
4. Mix with remaining fresh strawberries.
5. Spread over the cream layer.

4. Chill & Serve

• Refrigerate for at least 4 hours (overnight is best).
• Top with whipped cream before serving.

⭐ Tips for the Best Strawberry Cream Pie

• Use ripe, sweet strawberries for the best flavor.
• Chill overnight for a firm, clean slice.
• Add a little lemon juice to brighten the strawberry flavor.
• For extra richness, add a layer of white chocolate under the crust.

🍓 Flavor: buttery crust 🥧 + silky cream 🍦 + fresh strawberries 🍓 = the perfect creamy summer pie! 😋