Indulge in the lusciousness of a homemade strawberry cheese pie. This delightful dessert combines a smooth and creamy cheese filling with fresh, juicy strawberries and a buttery graham cracker crust. With a hint of lemon and a touch of sweetness, this strawberry cheese pie is perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1/4 cup strawberry jam
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar. Mix until well combined.
- Press the crumb mixture into a 9-inch pie dish, making sure to evenly distribute the mixture on the bottom and up the sides of the dish.
- Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, then remove it from the oven and let it cool completely.
- In a separate mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon zest until smooth and creamy.
- In another mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until well combined.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cooled graham cracker crust.
- Arrange the sliced strawberries on top of the cream cheese mixture in a decorative pattern.
- In a small saucepan, heat the strawberry jam over low heat until melted and smooth.
- Brush the melted strawberry jam evenly over the sliced strawberries, making sure to coat them completely.
- Refrigerate the pie for at least 2 hours to allow it to set.
- Serve the strawberry cheese pie chilled and enjoy!
