An easy, fresh strawberry pie with a touch of something more… a layer of sweetened cream cheese. Top with whipped cream if you’d like.
Ingredients
- 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- ¾ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 (9 inch) baked pie crust
- 1 quart fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
- ¾ cup white sugar
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- ½ cup water
Directions
Step 1
Beat cream cheese with an electric mixer until creamy. Add a little powdered sugar at a time, and beat slowly until incorporated. Mix in vanilla.
Step 2
Spread cream cheese mixture into the pie crust. Refrigerate until firm, 15 to 30 minutes.
Step 3
Meanwhile, combine 3/4 cup of the strawberries, sugar, water, and cornstarch in a blender. Blend lightly. Reserve remaining strawberries.
Step 4
Pour blended strawberry mixture into a saucepan over medium heat; stir constantly until boiling. Stir for an additional 2 minutes once it boils; it should thicken very quickly. Remove from the heat and stir a few times while cooling, about 3 minutes.
Step 5
Remove chilled pie from the refrigerator and arrange reserved strawberries on top of the cream cheese layer. Pour thickened sauce over top. Return to the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
Cook’s Notes:
Make sure you use sweet strawberries. It may seem obvious, but the first time I did this recipe, they weren't quite in season and so a little tart, and it wasn't as good.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
Calories 357 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat18g | 23% |
Saturated Fat8g | 41% |
Cholesterol31mg | 10% |
Sodium206mg | 9% |
Total Carbohydrate47g | 17% |
Dietary Fiber2g | 7% |
Total Sugars30g | |
Protein4g | |
Vitamin C45mg | 226% |
Calcium38mg | 3% |
Iron1mg | 7% |
Potassium167mg | 4% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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