Description
Creamy strawberry cream cheese pie delivers a delightful symphony of flavors that dance across your palate. Summer’s sweetest dessert promises pure indulgence, inviting you to savor each luscious, silky bite with pure culinary joy.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 prepared graham cracker crust
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup fresh strawberries
Sweeteners and Binding:
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 large eggs
Flavor Enhancers and Stabilizers:
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup strawberry preserves (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F, ensuring a consistent temperature for even baking of the pie.
- In a large mixing bowl, thoroughly blend softened cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth and creamy, using an electric mixer.
- Incorporate heavy cream, vanilla extract, flour, and salt into the cream cheese mixture, beating until ingredients are fully integrated and the texture is uniform.
- Gently fold in the eggs one at a time, mixing carefully to maintain a silky consistency without overmixing.
- Pour the cream cheese filling into the prepared graham cracker crust, spreading evenly to create a level surface.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, watching for a slight jiggle in the center that indicates the perfect custard-like texture.
- Remove from oven and allow the pie to cool completely at room temperature for approximately 1 hour.
- Chill the pie in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours to set the filling and enhance flavor development.
- Before serving, arrange fresh strawberries decoratively across the top of the pie.
- Warm the strawberry preserves and delicately drizzle over the fresh strawberries as a glossy, vibrant finishing touch.
- Slice and serve chilled, enjoying the rich, creamy texture and bright strawberry notes.
Notes
- Create a smooth cream cheese base by ensuring cream cheese is at room temperature before mixing, preventing lumps and achieving a silky texture.
- Prevent cracks in the pie by avoiding overmixing and baking at a consistent temperature, which helps maintain a creamy, custard-like consistency.
- Customize the recipe by substituting graham cracker crust with gluten-free alternatives or using low-fat cream cheese for a lighter version, making it adaptable to different dietary needs.
- Enhance flavor complexity by experimenting with different fruit preserves or adding a hint of lemon zest to brighten the overall taste profile of the strawberry cream cheese pie.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg