Strawberry Cream Cheese Pie Dessert with Buttery Crust and Juicy Berries
A rich and creamy pie with a buttery crust, smooth cream cheese filling, and fresh strawberries topped with a glossy glaze.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes plus chilling
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
Ingredients
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1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
16 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup heavy cream or sour cream
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 pound fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
2 tablespoons apricot or strawberry preserves, warmed
Optional garnish: whipped cream, chocolate shavings, mint leaves
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter; press into 9-inch pie pan. Bake 8–10 minutes and cool.
- Beat cream cheese until smooth, add sugar, vanilla, lemon juice, and heavy cream or sour cream. Spread evenly over cooled crust.
- Toss strawberries with sugar, let sit 10 minutes, brush with warmed preserves for glaze.
- Arrange strawberries on top of filling.
- Refrigerate 2–3 hours.
- Slice and serve with optional garnish.