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Silky Strawberry Cream Cheese Pie Recipe

Enjoy this decadent dessert in all of its silky smooth richness with your own family and friends.
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Prep Time 45 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Refrigeration 6 hrs
Total Time 6 hrs 55 mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American

Equipment

  • Measuring spoons
  • Measuring cup
  • Food processor
  • Hand held electric mixer
  • Glass mixing bowls
  • Silicone spatula
  • Glass 9 inch pie plate with lid
  • Pastry storage container (optional)
  • Knife

Ingredients
  

Crust

  • 1 1/2 cups ground graham crackers (one sleeve)
  • 2 tbsp. light brown sugar (packed)
  • 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
  • pinch of fine salt
  • 6 tbsp. unsalted butter (melted)

Filling

  • 8 oz. cream cheese (softened)
  • 1/3 cup sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
  • 3 tbsp. powdered sugar

Topping

  • 5 cups fresh strawberries (quartered or halved)
  • 1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract
  • 1/8 tsp. ground cinnamon
  • 3 tbsp. agave nectar

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 325°F. Add graham crackers, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt to a food processor, and pulse into fine crumbs.
  • Melt butter, and add crumb mixture to the melted butter. Stir to combine until completely coated.
  • Dump crumb mixture into an ungreased 9 inch glass pie plate. Press the crumb mixture firmly into the pie plate only halfway up the sides of the pan.
  • Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden brown and fragrant. Cool completely on a wire rack before filling.
  • Using a handheld electric mixer (or stand mixer), beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Scrape down the bowl, then slowly add sweetened condensed milk while beating. Then add vanilla until combined. Scrape the bowl again, then add the powdered sugar, and beat until smooth and silky.
  • Pour filling into the cooled crust. Spread evenly to the edges, and swirl the top. Cover pie, and refrigerate overnight until firm (minimum 6 hours).
  • Prepare topping no more than 15-30 minutes before serving. Cut strawberries into quarters or halves lengthwise, and place them in a bowl.
  • Add vanilla, cinnamon, and agave, and gently toss to evenly and thoroughly coat the strawberries. Cover and refrigerate for 15 to 30 minutes.
  • Cut pie, and place each slice on a plate. Spoon strawberry topping on each individual slice.
Keyword cream cheese pie, strawberry, summer recipes