Description
Creamy strawberry icebox pie delivers a refreshing summer dessert perfect for family gatherings. Cool layers of graham cracker crust, whipped cream, and fresh strawberries create an irresistible treat you’ll savor to the last bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, pureed
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Craft a delectable graham cracker foundation by combining crumbs with sugar and melted butter, pressing firmly into a pie dish. Refrigerate for 15 minutes to set the crust firmly.
- Create a luscious filling by whipping cream cheese until velvety, then seamlessly blend in condensed milk and vanilla extract, ensuring a silky smooth consistency.
- Incorporate vibrant strawberry puree into the cream cheese mixture, stirring gently to distribute the fruity essence evenly throughout the filling.
- Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until it forms elegant, sturdy peaks that hold their shape effortlessly.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the strawberry-cream cheese mixture, maintaining a light, airy texture and preventing deflation.
- Transfer the luxurious filling into the chilled graham cracker crust, using a spatula to create a perfectly smooth and even surface.
- Refrigerate the pie for a minimum of 4 hours, preferably overnight, allowing the flavors to meld and the filling to set completely.
- Before serving, adorn the pie with fresh, glistening strawberries, creating an inviting and elegant presentation that promises a delightful dessert experience.
Notes
- Customize the crust by using gluten-free graham crackers or replacing them with crushed nuts for a low-carb alternative.
- Enhance the strawberry flavor by adding a tablespoon of freeze-dried strawberry powder to the filling for an intense berry taste.
- Control sweetness by using fresh strawberries and adjusting the sugar level to suit different dietary preferences or health needs.
- Stabilize whipped cream by adding a teaspoon of cornstarch or cream cheese to prevent weeping and maintain a firm texture longer.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 35 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg