Strawberries and Cream Pie

Do you like pretty in pink, no-bake desserts? Strawberries and Cream Pie will dazzle you with its parfait-like consistency and sweet, delicious creaminess!

Why We Love It

Strawberries are one of the best dessert fruits--hands down. When ripe and in season, they're vibrant, beautiful, juicy and delicious. It's really hard for me to think of any dessert they're in that I haven't liked. They lend themselves so well to cream too. That's probably why strawberries are one of the most popular toppings on cheesecakes and also why you see them with whip on top of so many desserts!

While this Strawberries and Cream Pie isn't quite a cheesecake, it does have a lot of tasty ingredients that you'll find in one. A graham cracker crust happily holds the creamy, strawberry infused filling. More like a mousse or yogurt parfait in consistency, this pie is filled to its graham cracker edges with puréed berries, heavy cream, cream cheese and sugar. There's even a secret spice ingredient (which we'll reveal in just a bit) for some added flavor and charm.

Strawberries and Cream Pie is easy to make and is so refreshing. It really goes down smooth--especially on a hot summer's day. Enjoy it with Easy Homemade Whipped Cream and you have yourself a delicious and sweet treat!

Why You'll Love It

If you're a strawberries and cream kind of gal or guy, this dessert is calling your name--especially if you're short on time and not a master in the kitchen.

We take a shortcut right from the start by using a pre-made graham cracker crust (aren't those great?). And, while some of the strawberries are sliced, the majority of them are puréed in a food processor or blender, along with the cream cheese to make things easy. A hand mixer helps to turn the sugar and heavy cream into delicious, dreamy whip. This gets mixed all together and then just sets in the fridge--no baking required!

I did mention up above that there was a secret spice in this pie. If you didn't already skip ahead and peek at the recipe card, you may have been scrutinizing the above picture. Yup, there it is, sitting in its own little, tidy cup to the right of the strawberries.

SPICE REVEAL PARTY: It's nutmeg! You read that right. Nutmeg adds just a little bit of complimentary flavor to this already amazingly, tasty dessert. Here's a fun fact: nutmeg actually comes from the seed found in fruit that grows on nutmeg trees! A little aromatic, nutmeg enhances the sweet flavor of strawberries (among other fruits, like it's popular pairing with pumpkin). So, there you have it folks--now please don't omit it from this recipe!

Strawberries and Cream Pie Ingredients

• 1 pre-made graham cracker crust
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 cup fresh strawberry slices, divided
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1/4 cup confectioner's sugar, sifted (acts as a stabilizer)
• 1 (8 oz.) bar cream cheese

How to make Strawberries and Cream Pie

You'll want to gather the following equipment:

• chef's knife
• cutting board
• food processor or blender
• hand mixer
• flour sifter
• large mixing bowl
• scraping/rubber spatula
• mixing spoon
• measuring cups
• measuring spoons

Kitchen Ready Betty tips:

Before starting...

• Soften cream cheese on counter
• Wash, hull and slice strawberries
• Sift confectioner's sugar

In a food processor or blender, combine the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, vanilla and nutmeg. Mix until well blended.

Add 3/4 cup of the sliced strawberries. Blend until strawberries are puréed and mixture is smooth.

In a large mixing bowl, use a hand mixer to whip heavy cream with confectioner's sugar until stiff peaks form.

Kitchen Ready Betty tip: The more you beat the cream, the more solid the pie will be.

Spoon the puréed strawberry/cream cheese mixture into the large bowl. Carefully fold to blend with whip.

Fold in the remaining 1/4 cup of sliced strawberries.

Spoon mixture into graham cracker crust and gently spread to the edges.

Cover and refrigerate for 6 hours or even overnight. Garnish with additional berries if desired.

And it always tastes extra special with some whipped cream on top!

Kitchen Ready Betty tip: Check out Easy Homemade Whipped Cream--it is amazing with this!

Strawberries and Cream Pie Leftovers?

Store in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 5 days.

Love strawberry desserts? Then Strawberry Pear Spring Torte and Strawberry Pretzel Delight are calling your name!