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Easy No-Bake Strawberry Cream Pie

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A quick and easy no-bake strawberry cream pie with a buttery graham cracker crust and light, indulgent cream filling, perfect for summer desserts.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs (about 10 full crackers, crushed finely)
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream, chilled
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • Optional: 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Combine 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs and ¼ cup granulated sugar in a medium bowl. Pour in 6 tablespoons melted butter and stir until the mixture looks like wet sand.
  2. Press the crust mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie pan, creating an even layer. Use the bottom of a glass to pack it down tightly.
  3. Chill the crust in the fridge for at least 15 minutes to set.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, beat 8 ounces softened cream cheese with ½ cup powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
  5. In a separate chilled bowl, whip 1 cup heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
  6. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture in three additions, keeping the mixture light and airy.
  7. Fold in 1 ½ cups sliced fresh strawberries and, if desired, 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Save a few slices for garnish.
  8. Spoon the filling into the chilled graham cracker crust, smoothing the top with a spatula.
  9. Decorate with reserved strawberry slices.
  10. Refrigerate the pie for at least 3 hours, preferably overnight, to let it set fully and the flavors meld.

Notes

Soften cream cheese to room temperature before mixing to avoid lumps. Chill bowl and beaters before whipping cream for better volume. Press crust firmly and chill before adding filling to prevent crumbling and sogginess. Use thawed and drained frozen strawberries if fresh are unavailable. Variations include using other berries, adding chocolate chips, or making vegan/dairy-free versions.

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