Indulge in the sweetness of fresh strawberries with this delightful two-tier strawberry pie. With a buttery crust, creamy filling, and fresh strawberry topping, this pie is a perfect dessert for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 2 pre-made pie crusts
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream, whipped
- 1 quart fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/2 cup water
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Place one pre-made pie crust in a 9-inch pie dish and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until lightly golden. Let cool.
- In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, and mix until combined.
- Fold in whipped cream until well combined. Spread mixture evenly over the cooled pie crust.
- In a saucepan, combine sliced strawberries, sugar, cornstarch, and water. Cook over medium heat until thickened, stirring occasionally. Let cool slightly.
- Pour half of the strawberry mixture over the cream cheese layer. Place the second pre-made pie crust over the strawberries.
- Pour the remaining strawberry mixture over the top crust. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours before serving.
