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    Home » Dessert Recipes » Pie Recipes

    Strawberry Cream Pie

    Published: Jun 24, 2023 Last updated: Jun 24, 2023 by Shelby Law Ruttan · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Indulge in the heavenly flavors of Strawberry Cream Pie. With a buttery graham cracker crust, creamy almond flavored cheese filling, and fresh strawberries, this dessert is a delightful treat for any occasion. A perfect balance of sweetness and creaminess that will leave you craving for more.
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    Get ready for a bite pure bliss with our delicious Strawberry Cream Pie! This luscious dessert features a buttery graham cracker crust filled with a creamy almond-flavored cream cheese filling, topped with fresh and juicy strawberries. 

    Up close image of Strawberry Almond Cream Tart.

    This Strawberry Cream Cheese Pie is a wonderful dessert that can be enjoyed year-round and is sure to become a family favorite with its delightful flavors and creamy texture.

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    • ❤️ Why you'll love it
    • 🥘 Ingredients
    • 🔪 Instructions
    • 🥄 Equipment
    • 🥫Storage
    • 📖 Variations
    • 💭 Tips
    • 🙋 FAQ's
    • 📚 Related Recipes
    • 🍽 Serve with..
    • 📖 Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    ❤️ Why you'll love it

    Delicious flavor without the fat: this recipe skips the heavy cream and utilizes low fat cream cheese allowing a creamy filling without the fat calories.

    Easy and impressive: This pie is surprisingly simple to make, requiring minimal effort for a show-stopping dessert that will impress the whole family.

    Versatile and Customizable: Feel free to customize your pie by adding additional toppings such as chocolate drizzle, toasted almonds, or a dollop of whipped cream for an extra touch of decadence.

    A bowl of fresh strawberries.

    🥘 Ingredients

    Honey graham crackers 

    Granulated sugar

    Unsalted butter

    Cooking spray

    ⅓ less fat cream cheese: may also be labeled neufchâtel

    Pure vanilla extract

    Almond extract

    Fresh strawberries: look for smaller fresh berries

    Cornstarch

    Fresh lemons

    Sliced almonds

    Overhead angled view of strawberry cream pie.

    🔪 Instructions

    1. Preheat oven to 350° F. Coat tart pan with cooking spray. Set aside.
    2. To prepare crust, place crackers in a food processor and process until crumbly. 
    3. Add 2 tablespoons sugar, butter, and water; pulse just until moist. Place graham cracker mixture in prepared tart pan and press evenly over the bottom and up the sides of pan. 
    4. Bake crust for 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from oven and cool completely on a wire rack.
    5. To prepare filling, in a large bowl using a hand mixer on low speed, combine cream cheese, ¼ cup sugar, vanilla extract, and almond extract until smooth. Spread cream cheese mixture evenly over bottom of cooled prepared crust
    6. To prepare topping, place 2 cups fresh strawberries in food processor and process until pureed. 
    7. In a small saucepan, whisk together the strawberry puree, ⅔ cup sugar, and cornstarch over medium heat. Bring strawberry mixture to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to low and cook 1 minute. Remove from heat, and set aside to cool to room temperature, stirring occasionally.
    8. In a large bowl, combine 4 cups strawberries and fresh lemon juice, tossing to coat. 
    9. Arrange berries, bottoms up, in a circular pattern over filling. Spoon half of strawberry glaze evenly over berries (reserve remaining glaze for another use). Sprinkle nuts around edge of pie. Cover and chill 3 hours before serving.
    Side view of a strawberry pie in a graham cracker crust with sliced toasted almonds.

    🥄 Equipment

    9-inch round removable-bottom tart pan: this will make it easy to remove the tart from the pan and keep it intact.

    Food processor: to break down the graham crackers and puree the strawberries.

    ​Electric mixer

    ​Large bowl

    Small saucepan

    Dry measuring cups

    Cooling rack

    🥫Storage

    Refrigerate: store in the refrigerator, covered with plastic wrap or an airtight container, for up to 3 days.

    Freeze: place in freezer unwrapped for 2 hours until firm. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and store up to 3 months.

    To serve: thaw frozen pie in refrigerator overnight.

    A slice of strawberry cream pie on a white plate.

    📖 Variations

    • Substitute a homemade pie crust for the graham cracker crust. 
    • For an extra burst of flavor, add a teaspoon of lemon zest to the cream cheese filling.
    • Feel free to experiment with different fresh fruit like raspberries or blueberries as toppings for a delicious twist.

    💭 Tips

    • Use fresh ripe strawberries for the best flavor.
    • Ensure cream cheese is properly softened at room temperature.
    • Crush graham crackers finely and evenly for the crust.
    • Use a sharp, thin-bladed knife dipped in warm water to slice the pie cleanly.
    • Serve chilled and consider adding whipped cream or toppings for extra indulgence.

    🙋 FAQ's

    Can I use a pre-made graham cracker crust?

    Absolutely! If you're short on time, a store bought graham cracker crust can be used as a convenient alternative.

    Can I make this pie ahead of time?

    Yes! This pie is perfect for preparing in advance. Just make sure to store it properly in the refrigerator until you're ready to serve.

    📚 Related Recipes

    This No Bake Peanut Butter Pie is for the peanut butter fan!

    Everyone loves this patriotic Red White and Blueberry Pie.

    Chewy Peanut Butter Layer Bars are easy to make and perfect for summer BBQ's.

    Try these Baked Strawberry Donuts for your next weekend brunch!

    🍽 Serve with..

    For best results, serve chilled. Slice the pie just before serving and garnish with additional fresh strawberries sauce and a dollop of cool whip if desired.


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    📖 Recipe

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    Strawberry Cream Pie

    Shelby Law Ruttan
    Indulge in the heavenly flavors of Strawberry Cream Pie. With a buttery graham cracker crust, creamy almond flavored cheese filling, and fresh strawberries, this dessert is a delightful treat for any occasion. A perfect balance of sweetness and creaminess that will leave you craving for more.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 10 minutes mins
    3 hours hrs
    Total Time 3 hours hrs 20 minutes mins
    Course Desserts
    Cuisine American
    Servings 8
    Calories 287 kcal

    Equipment

    • 9-inch round removable-bottom tart pan
    • Food processor
    • Electric mixer
    • Large bowl
    • Small saucepan
    • Dry measuring cups
    • Cooling Rack

    As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Ingredients
      

    For the crust

    • 9 sheets graham crackers
    • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
    • 2 tablespoons butter , melted
    • 4 teaspoons water
    • Cooking spray

    For the filling

    • ⅔ cup ⅓ less fat cream cheese
    • ¼ cup granulated sugar
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
    • ½ teaspoon almond extract

    For the topping

    • 6 cups small fresh strawberries , divided
    • ⅔ cup granulated sugar
    • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
    • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
    • 2 tablespoons sliced almonds , toasted

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 350° F. Coat tart pan with cooking spray. Set aside.

    To prepare crust

    • Place crackers in a food processor and process until crumbly. Add 2 tablespoons sugar, butter, and water; pulse just until moist.
    • Place graham cracker mixture in prepared tart pan and press evenly over the bottom and up the sides of pan. 
    • Bake crust for 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from oven and cool completely on a wire rack.

    To prepare filling

    • In a large bowl using a hand mixer on low speed, combine cream cheese, ¼ cup sugar, vanilla extract, and almond extract until smooth.
    • Spread cream cheese mixture evenly over bottom of cooled prepared crust.

    To prepare topping

    • Place 2 cups fresh strawberries in food processor and process until pureed. 
    • In a small saucepan, whisk together the strawberry puree, ⅔ cup sugar, and cornstarch over medium heat. Bring strawberry mixture to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to low and cook 1 minute.
    • Remove from heat, and set aside to cool to room temperature, stirring occasionally.
    • In a large bowl, combine 4 cups strawberries and fresh lemon juice, tossing to coat. Arrange berries, bottoms up, in a circular pattern over filling.
    • Spoon half of strawberry glaze evenly over berries (reserve remaining glaze for another use). Sprinkle nuts around edge of pie.
    • Cover and chill 3 hours before serving.

    Notes

     
     
     
     

    Nutrition

    Calories: 287kcalCarbohydrates: 49gProtein: 4gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 18mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 265mgFiber: 3gSugar: 36gVitamin A: 211IUVitamin C: 64mgCalcium: 67mgIron: 1mgNet Carbohydrates: 46g
    Keyword Strawberry Cream Pie
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    About Shelby Law Ruttan

    Shelby is the author/owner of Grumpy's Honeybunch. Established in 2007, she shares and preserves family recipes as well as recipes for cooking light and keto. She has authored the One-Pot Paleo Cookbook and The Pescatarian Keto Cookbook. She is an experienced, self-taught home cook who loves to share recipes with others. She also authors the websites Honeybunch Hunts and The Best Vegetarian Recipes. You can see her work on websites such as Veal Made Easy, Parade, Community Table, SoFab Food, Yummly, and FoodGawker.

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    Comments

    1. Deeba PAB

      February 18, 2011 at 3:13 pm

      Amazing Shelby, just too darned amazing. I love fruits in bakes, and would love to try this when strawberries are cheap and in abundance.

      Reply
    2. Megan

      February 17, 2011 at 4:09 pm

      This looks like a great recipe to try. 6 points huh? Very doable!

      Reply
    3. Amanda

      February 17, 2011 at 1:37 pm

      That is so beautiful Shelby! Happy anniversary!

      Reply
    4. Barbara @ moderncomfortfood

      June 08, 2010 at 12:08 pm

      Yum! My mom's "greatest hits" strawberry pie is similar to yours except in the calories department. Hers has tons, yours doesn't, and I'm definitely going to try your version. BTW, since your last post, I'm still trying to guess Grumpy's favorite fruit. Strawberries? Happy anniversary!

      Reply
    5. Scott K

      June 07, 2010 at 12:51 pm

      Happy anniversary. I count the day I married my beautiful bride (21 years ago) as one of the three greatest days in my life.

      Reply
    6. Jason

      June 07, 2010 at 12:16 pm

      Great looking tart! Nothing beats fresh strawberries!

      Reply
    7. Katy ~

      June 25, 2009 at 7:05 pm

      Happy anniversary, Dear One! Love prevails and endures. Best wishes for many more loving years!

      The tart looks GORGEOUS!

      Reply
    8. Caitlin

      June 25, 2009 at 4:40 pm

      Congratulations on your 5th anniversary! The tart looks gorgeous

      Reply
    9. pigpigscorner

      June 25, 2009 at 2:33 pm

      COngrats! and such a wonderful treat!

      Reply
    10. Pamela

      June 25, 2009 at 2:58 am

      Congratulations on your 5 year anniversary!! Hope it was a wonderfully, happy day. The pictures of the tart are GORGEOUS. I have made this one and absolutely LOVED it.

      Reply
    11. JMom

      June 25, 2009 at 2:48 am

      Happy anniversary! You guys sure have a lot to celebrate in the next couple of months! This tart is great start. Now I wish I had some for dessert 🙂

      Reply
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