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Creamy Firecracker Strawberry Cream Cheese Icebox Pie

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A delightful no-bake dessert featuring a creamy filling of tangy cream cheese and fresh strawberries in a buttery graham cracker crust.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 ½ cups fresh strawberries, hulled and diced
  • ½ cup fresh strawberries, sliced for garnish
  • Optional: a few mint leaves for garnish

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Graham Cracker Crust: In a medium bowl, combine your graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar. Mix until everything is well combined and looks like wet sand.
  2. Press the Crust: Using the back of a measuring cup or your fingers, firmly press the crust mixture into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie dish.
  3. Chill the Crust: Pop the crust into the fridge for about 10-15 minutes to firm up.
  4. Make the Cream Cheese Filling: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add in powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
  5. Whip Your Cream: In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
  6. Fold It All Together: Carefully fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until no white streaks remain.
  7. Add the Strawberries: Gently mix in the diced strawberries, ensuring they’re evenly distributed throughout the filling.
  8. Fill the Pie Crust: Spoon the mixture into the prepared graham cracker crust, smoothing the top with a spatula.
  9. Chill Again: Cover the pie with plastic wrap and let it chill in the refrigerator for at least 240 minutes, preferably overnight.
  10. Garnish and Serve: Once fully chilled, remove the pie from the fridge and top it with the sliced strawberries and mint leaves for a vibrant presentation.

Notes

Best served cold; keep it chilled until serving for optimal freshness.

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Keywords: strawberry pie, cream cheese dessert, no-bake pie, summer dessert, easy dessert

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