Description
Strawberry Cream Pie is a luscious summer dessert that perfectly marries fresh strawberries with a rich, creamy filling, all nestled in a buttery graham cracker crust. This no-bake pie is ideal for family gatherings and picnics, delivering a delightful blend of sweetness and tartness in every bite. With its vibrant colors and silky texture, this dessert is sure to impress your guests while evoking cherished memories of sunny days spent with loved ones.
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar (for strawberries)
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar (for whipped cream)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 pre-made graham cracker crust
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for topping)
Instructions
- Rinse the strawberries under cold water, remove stems, and slice them. Reserve some whole strawberries for garnish.
- In a mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream with 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
- Combine sliced strawberries with remaining 2 tablespoons of sugar and let sit for about 10 minutes.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the strawberry mixture until well combined.
- Spoon the filling into the graham cracker crust and smooth it out evenly.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least four hours or overnight.
- Garnish with reserved whole strawberries before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 125g)
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: - For an extra layer of flavor, add lemon zest to the strawberry mixture. - Feel free to substitute strawberries with other berries like raspberries or blueberries for a unique twist.