Description

Strawberry Cream Pie is a delightful dessert that combines luscious, fresh strawberries with a rich, creamy filling and a buttery graham cracker crust. This refreshing pie is both easy to make and visually stunning, making it the perfect centerpiece for summer gatherings or cozy dinners. With each slice, you'll enjoy the perfect balance of sweetness and creaminess that will leave everyone craving more. Indulge in this irresistible treat that captures the essence of summer in every bite.

Ingredients

Scale

1 ½ cups fresh strawberries, sliced
1 pre-made graham cracker crust (9-inch)
1 cup heavy whipping cream
½ cup granulated sugar
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
2 tsp unflavored gelatin

Instructions

Prepare the crust by baking the graham cracker crust according to package instructions or homemade until golden brown. Let cool.
Wash and slice the strawberries, reserving half for topping.
In a saucepan over low heat, combine sugar and gelatin until dissolved. Gradually whisk in heavy whipping cream and stir until thickened (about 5 minutes). Remove from heat and add vanilla extract.
Once cooled slightly, fold in most of the sliced strawberries into the filling and pour into the cooled crust.
Refrigerate covered for at least four hours or overnight to set.
Slice and serve topped with reserved strawberry slices.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 120g)
Calories: 290
Sugar: 20g
Sodium: 140mg
Fat: 16g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 32g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 50mg

Keywords: For added flavor, consider adding a splash of lemon juice or zest to the filling. You can also mix in blueberries or raspberries for a delightful twist.