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Old Fashioned No Bake Strawberry Pie

Old Fashioned No Bake Strawberry Pie slice with creamy filling and glazed berries.
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This classic dessert is summer in a pie plate. A creamy, dreamy cheesecake-like filling sets in a graham cracker crust, topped with a glossy fresh strawberry glaze. No oven required, making it perfect for hot days and easy entertaining.

Ingredients

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  • For the Crust:
  • 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs (about 10-12 full sheets)
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • For the Filling:
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened to room temperature
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream, cold
  • For the Topping:
  • 1 quart (about 1 1/2 pounds) fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Make the crust: In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and 1/3 cup sugar. Stir in melted butter until mixture resembles wet sand. Press firmly and evenly into bottom and up sides of a 9-inch pie plate. Refrigerate.
  2. Make the filling: In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla; beat until combined. In a separate bowl, whip cold heavy cream to stiff peaks. Gently fold whipped cream into cream cheese mixture until no streaks remain.
  3. Assemble the base: Spoon filling into chilled crust, spreading evenly. Smooth the top. Return pie to refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
  4. Make the topping: In a medium saucepan, combine sliced strawberries, 1/3 cup sugar, cornstarch, water, and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until mixture simmers and thickens, 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool until just warm, about 15-20 minutes.
  5. Final assembly: Spoon cooled strawberry topping over the chilled filling. Cover pie loosely and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight, until completely set before slicing.

Notes

Ensure cream cheese is fully softened to avoid lumps. Let the strawberry topping cool before adding to the cold filling to prevent weeping. Do not skip the full chilling time for clean slices. For a gluten-free version, use certified gluten-free graham crackers.

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