Description
Indulge in the decadent delight of this Strawberry Cheesecake Pie. A luscious no-bake cheesecake nestled in a graham cracker crust, topped with a glossy strawberry compote. A perfect balance of creamy, tangy, and sweet flavors in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Graham Cracker Crust:
- 1 9-inch graham cracker crust (store-bought or homemade)
Cheesecake Filling:
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ¾ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
Strawberry Topping:
- 1 quart fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Instructions
- Prepare Cheesecake Filling: In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Whip heavy cream separately until stiff peaks form. Fold whipped cream into cream cheese mixture. Spread into crust.
- Make Strawberry Topping: Cook strawberries, sugar, lemon juice, and cornstarch in a saucepan until thickened, about 5-7 minutes. Cool slightly, then spread over cheesecake layer.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate pie for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh, ripe strawberries for optimal flavor.
- Consider store-bought strawberry pie filling for convenience.
- Garnish with fresh strawberries or mint leaves for a decorative touch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake with stovetop topping
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
