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No-Bake Strawberry Cream Cheese Pie Recipe

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  • Author: Amina
  • Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This No-Bake Strawberry Cream Cheese Pie is a luscious and refreshing dessert featuring a buttery graham cracker crust filled with a creamy, sweet strawberry cream cheese mixture. With the natural sweetness of fresh strawberries pureed and folded into a smooth cream cheese filling set with gelatin, this pie is perfect for warm days or when you want a delicious dessert without turning on the oven.

Ingredients

Crust

  • 15 graham crackers (about 2 cups crumbs)
  • 7 tablespoons butter (melted)
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt

Strawberry Puree

  • 1 cup strawberries (cut)
  • 1 ½ teaspoons sugar
  • 1 ½ teaspoons orange juice

Filling

  • 16 ounces cream cheese (room temperature)
  • 1 ¼ cups sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup heavy cream (unbeaten)

Gelatin Mixture

  • 1 tablespoon unflavored gelatin
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 3 tablespoons orange juice

Instructions

  1. Prepare Crust: Place graham crackers in a food processor and grind into fine crumbs or place them in a resealable bag and crush with a rolling pin. Mix crumbs with melted butter and ⅛ teaspoon salt until evenly combined. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a pie dish that has been sprayed with cooking spray, using the bottom of a glass or flat surface to compact it. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to set.
  2. Make Strawberry Puree: Combine cut strawberries, 1 ½ teaspoons sugar, and 1 ½ teaspoons orange juice in a bowl. Stir well and let sit for 30 minutes to macerate. Then blend the mixture in a blender, food processor, or with an immersion blender until completely smooth.
  3. Beat Cream Cheese Mixture: In the bowl of a stand mixer, add cream cheese, 1 ¼ cups sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla, and ⅛ teaspoon salt. Beat on medium speed until smooth and creamy. Gradually add the pureed strawberries and beat again until fully combined.
  4. Dissolve Gelatin: In a small bowl, sprinkle the gelatin over 2 tablespoons water and 3 tablespoons orange juice. Let it sit for a minute, then microwave for 10 seconds until the gelatin dissolves completely into a liquid. Allow it to cool slightly but remain liquid, then add it to the cream cheese and strawberry mixture, beating until incorporated.
  5. Whip Heavy Cream: Change the mixer attachment to a whisk. Pour in the unbeaten heavy cream and start beating on low speed. Once it begins to incorporate, increase the speed to high and whip for 1-2 minutes until soft peaks form.
  6. Assemble and Chill: Pour the creamy strawberry filling into the prepared graham cracker crust. Use an offset spatula to smooth the top evenly. Refrigerate the pie for at least 4 hours or until fully set before serving.

Notes

  • Make sure the cream cheese is at room temperature for easier mixing and a smoother filling.
  • Use fresh strawberries for best flavor; frozen berries can be used but thaw and drain excess liquid first.
  • If you prefer a firmer filling, increase gelatin to 1 ½ tablespoons.
  • This pie can be prepared a day in advance and kept refrigerated.
  • Decorate the pie with sliced strawberries or whipped cream before serving if desired.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://aminabakes.com/no-bake-strawberry-cream-cheese-pie-recipe/