Making a no-bake strawberry pie is a delicious and easy dessert option. Here's a simple recipe to guide you through the process:
Ingredients:
- 1 pre-made graham cracker pie crust (9 inches)
- 1 pound (about 450g) fresh strawberries, washed, hulled, and sliced
- 1 cup whipped cream (homemade or store-bought)
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: strawberry glaze or strawberry jam (for added sweetness and shine)
Instructions:
Prepare the pie crust: If you are using a store-bought pre-made pie crust, skip this step. Otherwise, if you want to make your own graham cracker crust, you can crush about 1.5 cups of graham crackers and mix them with 6 tablespoons of melted butter. Press the mixture firmly into a 9-inch pie dish to form the crust. Refrigerate the crust for about 30 minutes to set.
Prepare the filling: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until it becomes smooth and creamy. Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, and continue to mix until well combined.
Fold in the whipped cream: Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fully incorporated. This will create a light and fluffy filling.
Add the strawberries: Carefully fold in the sliced strawberries into the cream mixture, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout.
Fill the pie crust: Pour the strawberry and cream filling into the prepared graham cracker pie crust. Smooth the top with a spatula.
Optional glaze: If you want to add an extra layer of sweetness and shine, you can brush a thin layer of strawberry glaze or warmed strawberry jam over the top of the pie.
Chill and serve: Cover the pie with plastic wrap or a pie lid and refrigerate for at least 3-4 hours or until the pie is set and chilled.
Garnish (optional): Before serving, you can garnish the pie with additional fresh strawberries or a dollop of whipped cream.
Your delicious no-bake strawberry pie is now ready to be enjoyed! It's a perfect summer treat or a refreshing dessert for any occasion. Store any leftovers in the refrigerator.