This strawberry delight dessert pie is a crowd-pleasing treat that combines the freshness of strawberries with a creamy and sweet filling, all nestled in a buttery graham cracker crust. It's the perfect dessert to enjoy during the summer months or anytime you're craving something cool and fruity. With a preparation time of just 30 minutes, this pie is a quick and easy option for any occasion. Serve it chilled and watch as your guests savor every bite.
Ingredients
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 quart fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
- In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar. Press the mixture into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie dish.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
- Spread half of the whipped cream mixture onto the prepared crust.
- Arrange half of the sliced strawberries on top of the whipped cream layer.
- Repeat the layers with the remaining whipped cream and sliced strawberries.
- Cover the pie with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 3 hours or until set.
- Before serving, garnish with additional sliced strawberries if desired.
Interesting Facts
Strawberries are packed with antioxidants and are a great source of vitamin C.
The graham cracker crust adds a delicious crunch to the creamy filling.
This recipe can be easily customized by adding other fruits like blueberries or peaches.