Strawberry Cream Cheese Pie: A No-Bake Summer Dream

2. Whip the Cream Cheese Filling
Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.

Fold in whipped cream. Spread over crust. Chill 1 hour.

3. Prepare the Strawberry Glaze
Blend 1 cup strawberries + water until smooth.

In a saucepan, mix strawberry purée, sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice.

Cook over medium heat, stirring until thickened (~5 mins). Cool slightly.

4. Assemble & Chill
Arrange remaining sliced strawberries over cream cheese layer.

Pour glaze evenly over berries. Chill 4+ hours (or overnight).

5. Slice & Serve!
Garnish with whipped cream and whole strawberries.

Pro Tips for the Best Pie
🍓 Use ripe berries – Sweeter = better flavor.
❄️ Chill time matters – Don’t rush it!
🍋 Extra tang? Add lemon zest to the cream cheese layer.
💡 Shortcut option – Use store-bought strawberry glaze.

Serving Ideas
☀️ Summer BBQ – Pair with lemonade or iced tea.
🎂 Birthday twist – Top with sparkler candles.
🍫 Chocolate variation – Add cocoa powder to the crust.

Storage Tips
❄️ Fridge: Keeps for 3 days (cover tightly).
⏳ Freeze: Up to 1 month (thaw overnight in fridge)