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Strawberry Cream Cheese Pie

A delightful dessert combining creamy filling, fresh strawberries, and a glossy Jell-O glaze, perfect for summer gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert, Pie
Cuisine: American, Summer
Calories: 290
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the crust
  • 1 each refrigerated pie crust or homemade if preferred
For the filling
  • 12 oz cream cheese, room temperature Room-temperature cream cheese is essential for a smooth filling.
  • 1 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 lb strawberries, thinly sliced Fresh strawberries are recommended for presentation.
  • 1 package strawberry Jell-O (3 oz)
  • 1/2 cup cold water
  • 1/2 cup hot water

Method
 

Preparing the crust
  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  2. Press pie crust into a 9-inch pie plate and crimp the edges as desired.
  3. Press holes in the bottom and along the sides of the crust.
  4. Optionally, place parchment paper over the crust and fill with pie weights or dry beans to prevent shrinking.
  5. Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are golden brown, remove pie weights, and bake for an additional 4-5 minutes until bottom is golden brown.
  6. Set on a wire rack to cool to room temperature.
Making the filling
  1. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth.
  2. Add vanilla and powdered sugar, mixing on low until combined.
  3. Add heavy cream and mix on low until incorporated; then increase speed to high for about 1 minute until thick and fluffy.
Assembling the pie
  1. In a large measuring cup, add hot water and sprinkle Jell-O over top, whisking until dissolved.
  2. Add cold water and whisk again.
  3. Spread cream cheese filling into the cooled pie crust.
  4. Top with sliced strawberries, then carefully pour Jell-O mixture over strawberries to fill the crust.
  5. Refrigerate for 4-6 hours or until completely set.

Notes

Serve chilled with whipped cream and fresh berries. The Jell-O glaze stays glossy for two days; afterwards, strawberries may weep slightly but flavor remains intact.