Description
Cool strawberry magic meets creamy comfort in this strawberry icebox pie, a dessert that whispers summer memories. Smooth graham cracker crust and luscious fresh strawberry filling promise delightful bites that will make you swoon with sweet satisfaction.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, pureed (about 1 pint)
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
Crust Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
Finishing Ingredients:
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream, whipped to stiff peaks
- Optional: whipped cream for garnish
Instructions
- Craft a crumbly foundation by blending graham cracker fragments with melted butter and a hint of sweetness until the mixture resembles damp, compact sand.
- Methodically press the graham mixture into every contour of a 9-inch pie vessel, ensuring an even, compact layer that climbs the sides and blankets the bottom.
- Dispatch the crust to the refrigerator for a brief 10-minute cooling interlude, allowing it to solidify while preparing the luscious filling.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, whip cream cheese into a silky smooth canvas, incorporating powdered sugar and vanilla essence until the texture becomes luxuriously uniform.
- Introduce pureed strawberries into the cream cheese base, stirring with gentle precision to create a harmonious, vibrant mixture.
- Fold freshly whipped cream into the strawberry blend, incorporating air to achieve a light, ethereal consistency that promises delicate indulgence.
- Lavish the prepared crust with the strawberry cream, spreading it evenly to create a seamless, glossy surface.
- Artfully arrange fresh strawberry slices atop the filling, creating an elegant, inviting visual display.
- Consign the assembled pie to the refrigerator, allowing it to set and mature for a minimum of 4 hours until the filling achieves a firm, slice-able texture.
- When ready to serve, extract the pie and slice into delectable portions, optionally crowning each piece with a billowing cloud of whipped cream.
Notes
- Use room temperature cream cheese to ensure a smooth, lump-free filling that blends seamlessly with other ingredients.
- Crush graham crackers finely for a more compact and sturdy crust that holds together perfectly when slicing.
- Drain pureed strawberries slightly to prevent excess liquid from making the filling too runny and maintaining a rich, creamy texture.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute graham crackers with gluten-free cookie crumbs or ground nuts like almonds for a delightful alternative crust.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg