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.
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.