Strawberry Cream Cheese Pie (Print-Friendly Format)

Velvety cream cheese filling, juicy strawberries, and a crisp graham cracker base create a delightful southern dessert.

# Required Ingredients:

→ Crust

01 - 180 g graham cracker crumbs
02 - 50 g granulated sugar
03 - 85 g unsalted butter, melted

→ Filling

04 - 225 g cream cheese, softened
05 - 3.5 g vanilla extract
06 - 60 g powdered sugar
07 - 240 ml whipping cream

→ Strawberry Topping

08 - 16 g cornstarch
09 - 50 g granulated sugar
10 - 22 g strawberry gelatin powder
11 - 120 ml water
12 - 15 ml lemon juice
13 - 450 g strawberries, hulled

# How to Make It:

01 - Combine graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter in a bowl. Mix thoroughly until uniform. Press the mixture firmly into the base and up the sides of a 23-centimeter pie pan. Bake at 175°C for 8–9 minutes. Remove and allow to cool completely, approximately 30 minutes.
02 - With an electric mixer, beat softened cream cheese until completely smooth. Incorporate vanilla extract and powdered sugar, continuing to mix until silky. In a separate chilled bowl, whip the cream until soft peaks form, then gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture. Evenly spread filling into the cooled crust. Refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours to firm.
03 - In a small saucepan, whisk together cornstarch, sugar, strawberry gelatin, water, and lemon juice. Cook over low heat, whisking constantly, until the mixture thickens. Remove from heat and let cool for 10–15 minutes. Add hulled strawberries to the pan and stir carefully to coat them with the glaze.
04 - Arrange the glazed strawberries evenly over the chilled cream cheese filling. Refrigerate until set, then slice and serve.

# Additional Information:

01 - Ensure the crust is fully cooled before adding the filling to prevent melting.
02 - Use softened cream cheese for a smooth, lump-free filling.
03 - Chill beaters and bowl when whipping cream for best volume and stability.
04 - Prepare the first two layers up to two days ahead; add the strawberry layer just before serving.
05 - Fresh strawberry sauce or warmed strawberry jam can substitute for the glazing step.

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