Description
This refreshing Strawberry Icebox Pie features a crisp graham cracker crust filled with a smooth, creamy mixture of cream cheese, whipped cream, and fresh strawberries. Perfectly chilled to set, this no-bake dessert is topped with extra whipped cream and fresh strawberries, making it an ideal sweet treat for warm weather or any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup melted butter
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
Filling
- 2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
Topping
- Extra whipped cream
- Fresh strawberries for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar, mixing until well blended. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a pie dish. Refrigerate the crust while you prepare the filling.
- Make the filling: Beat the softened cream cheese in a large bowl until smooth and creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing thoroughly. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form, then gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture to keep it light and airy.
- Combine and layer: Carefully fold the sliced strawberries into the creamy filling, distributing them evenly. Pour the combined filling into the chilled crust and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Chill and serve: Cover the pie with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until the pie is firm and set. Before serving, top with extra whipped cream and garnish with fresh strawberries for an attractive and delicious finish.
Notes
- For best flavor, use fresh ripe strawberries.
- Make sure the cream cheese is fully softened to avoid lumps in the filling.
- Chilling time is crucial for the pie to set properly; avoid shortening it.
- You can substitute graham crackers with digestive biscuits if desired.
- This pie is best consumed within 2 days of preparation for optimal freshness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake, Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of pie)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Strawberry Icebox Pie, no bake pie, summer dessert, graham cracker crust, cream cheese pie, fresh strawberry dessert
