No-Bake Strawberry Cream Pie with Cream Cheese

When the weather heats up, there's nothing better than an easy, no-bake strawberry cream pie to help you cool down. Packed with fresh, juicy berries and a rich, velvety filling, this delicious strawberry cream cheese pie is the ultimate summer treat. If you've been craving a nearly effortless dessert that will completely wow your friends at your next cookout, this easy recipe is it!

😍Why You'll Love This Easy Strawberry Cream Pie

You're going to absolutely love this effortless strawberry cream pie because it comes together so quickly using just 8 simple, everyday ingredients. Starting with a convenient ready-made crust means you get to skip the oven entirely and save yourself a ton of prep time. Fresh berries, heavy whipping cream, and full-fat cream cheese blend together perfectly to create an incredibly rich and velvety filling.

🍓Straight from Nana's Recipe Box: A Classic Strawberry Pie with Cream Cheese

There's something so special about finding a faded newspaper clipping tucked safely inside Nana's old recipe box. Along with Blueberry Buckle Coffe Cake, this nostalgic strawberry pie with cream cheese is a beloved family favorite that brings back the best summer memories. It's so foolproof and fun to make that my son loves helping me assemble it in the kitchen!

🤫The Secret to a Perfectly Firm Strawberry Cream Cheese Pie

For a perfectly sliceable strawberry cream pie, use a hand mixer's whisk attachment to beat the heavy whipping cream until very stiff peaks form. You'll know it's ready when you pull the whisk straight up and the cream stands tall without the tips flopping over. Along with the minimum chilling time, this crucial step gives the filling its thick structure, ensuring your beautiful dessert holds its shape when you cut into it!

🥘Just 8 Ingredients Needed For This No Bake Recipe

• pre-made graham cracker crust - Starting with a convenient pre-made graham cracker crust saves you prep time and makes this no-bake dessert completely effortless.
• granulated sugar - A little bit of granulated sugar perfectly sweetens the rich cream cheese mixture without overpowering the fruit.
• vanilla extract - A splash of pure vanilla extract adds a warm, classic depth of flavor to the velvety filling.
• ground nutmeg - A subtle pinch of ground nutmeg is a fantastic secret ingredient that beautifully enhances the bright, sweet flavor of the fresh berries.
• fresh strawberry slices - Always use fresh strawberry slices instead of frozen, as frozen berries will release too much water and make your pie mushy.
• cold heavy whipping cream - Using very cold heavy whipping cream is absolutely essential because it beats into stiff peaks that give your dessert its thick, sliceable structure.
• confectioner's sugar - Confectioner's sugar blends smoothly into the heavy cream and acts as a necessary stabilizer to keep your filling firm.
• cream cheese - Be sure to use full-fat cream cheese for the best flavor and firmest texture, as low-fat cream cheese will not yield the right consistency for this pie.

See recipe card for quantities.

🔪How To Make Strawberry Cream Cheese Pie

1. Step 1: In a food processor or blender, combine the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, vanilla and nutmeg.

2. Step 2: Add some of the fresh strawberries and pulse until mixture is smooth. Transfer to large bowl; fold in remaining berries.

3. Step 3: Use a hand mixer to whip heavy cream with confectioner's sugar until stiff peaks form.

4. Step 4: Fold whipping cream into strawberry mixture; transfer to pie shell. Cover and refrigerate a minimum of 6 hours.

For step-by-step instructions, see the printable recipe card below.

Hint: Make sure to pat your washed, fresh strawberries completely dry before slicing them. Any extra water left on the fruit can thin out the filling of your beautiful no-bake dessert.

🌿Healthy Ingredient Substitutions

• Monk Fruit Sweetener - To easily reduce the overall sugar content in this strawberry cream pie, you can swap both the granulated and confectioner's sugars for a powdered monk fruit sweetener.
• Almond Flour Crust - Swap out the pre-made graham cracker crust for a simple, homemade pressed almond flour crust to make this delicious dessert completely gluten-free and lower in carbohydrates.
• Coconut Cream - If you're looking to cut back on dairy, you can successfully whip chilled, full-fat coconut cream to stiff peaks instead of using traditional heavy whipping cream.

📖Easy Strawberry Cream Pie Recipe Variations

• Chocolate-Covered Strawberry - Swap the traditional graham cracker crust for a chocolate cookie crust to create a decadent chocolate-covered strawberry cream pie. Drizzle the top with melted dark chocolate right before serving for an extra special touch. This simple swap makes the dessert feel incredibly fancy with zero extra effort!
• Lemon Berry Twist: Add a tablespoon of fresh lemon zest to your filling for a bright, citrusy twist on this classic strawberry pie with cream cheese. The tart lemon flavor pairs perfectly with the sweet, juicy berries. It is the absolute best refreshing combination for a hot summer afternoon!
• Summer Mixed Berry: If you have extra summer fruit, try substituting half of the strawberries with fresh blueberries and raspberries. This fun tweak turns your easy strawberry cream cheese pie into a beautiful mixed berry delight. Just remember to always use fresh berries instead of frozen to keep the filling perfectly firm!

🍽Equipment needed

• chef's knife
• cutting board
• food processor or blender
• hand mixer + whisk attachment
• medium and large mixing bowl
• scraping/rubber spatula
• mixing spoon
• measuring cups
• measuring spoons

🍶Storing Strawberry Cream Cheese Pie

To keep your strawberry cream pie tasting incredibly fresh, you don't even need a fancy container! Simply wash the clear plastic insert from your store-bought crust, flip it over to create a perfect dome lid, and crimp the foil edges tightly around it to seal. It will stay perfectly delicious in your refrigerator for up to 5 days!

❓Strawberry Cream Cheese Pie FAQ

🌞More Easy Summer Dessert Recipes

Looking for other recipes like this? Try these:

🍴Pairing With Favorite Summer Cookout Side Dishes

These are my favorite summer cookout dishes to serve with Strawberry Cream Pie:

📋Recipe with step-by-step instructions

Easy No-Bake Strawberry Cream Pie

Kitchen Ready Betty

This easy, no-bake strawberry cream pie is the ultimate summer dessert that lets you skip the oven entirely. Featuring a convenient ready-made crust and a rich, velvety filling bursting with fresh berries, it's guaranteed to be a massive hit at your next cookout!

5 from 1 vote

Print Recipe Pin Recipe

Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Rest Time (minimum) 6 hours hrs

Total Time 6 hours hrs 20 minutes mins

Course Desserts

Cuisine American

Servings 8

Calories 162 kcal

Equipment

• chef's knife
• cutting board
• food processor (or blender)
• hand mixer + whisk attachment
• medium and large mixing bowls

As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. I only recommend products I truly love and use in my own kitchen!

Ingredients

  

1x2x3x

• 8 oz full fat cream cheese softened
• ¼ cup granulated sugar
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 cup fresh strawberry slices divided
• 1 cup cold heavy whipping cream
• ¼ cup confectioner's sugar
• 1 pre-made graham cracker crust unbaked

Cook ModePrevent your screen from going dark

Instructions

 

• In a food processor or blender, combine the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, vanilla and nutmeg. Mix until well blended.
• Add ¾ cup of the sliced strawberries. Blend until strawberries are puréed and mixture is smooth. Transfer mixture to large mixing bowl.
• In a medium mixing bowl, use a hand mixer with whisk attachment to whip heavy cream with confectioner's sugar until very stiff peaks form.
• Spoon whip into large bowl. Carefully fold to blend with strawberry mixture.
• Fold in the remaining ¼ cup of sliced strawberries.
• Spoon mixture into graham cracker crust and gently spread to the edges.
• Cover and refrigerate for a minimum of 6 hours, but best overnight. Garnish with additional berries and whip if desired.

Notes

Please only use fresh strawberries for this recipe. Frozen strawberries are too watery and will affect the consistency of the pie.

Make sure to pat your washed, fresh strawberries completely dry before slicing them. Any extra water left on the fruit can thin out the filling of your beautiful no-bake dessert.

For the absolute best, most sliceable consistency, this strawberry cream pie needs plenty of time to set up in the fridge. It requires a strict minimum of 6 hours to firm up properly, but letting it chill overnight is highly recommended.

 

Nutrition

Calories: 162kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 5gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 37mgSodium: 208mgPotassium: 135mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 455IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 122mgIron: 0.2mg

Keyword cream cheese, cream cheese dessert, dessert, easy summer pie, fresh strawberries, graham cracker, graham cracker crust, no bake dessert, pie, strawberries, strawberry and cream pie, strawberry cream cheese pie, strawberry cream pie, strawberry pie with cream cheese, summer, whipped cream

Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

_{Please note that nutritional information is provided by a third party service and is intended for guidance purposes only. KitchenReadyBetty.com makes no claims to its accuracy.}