A creamy and delectable dessert that requires no kitchen expertise and can also be made dairy free!
Enjoy this super quick and easy Cream Cheese Pie with Fresh Strawberry Topping! The creamy and tangy pie paired with the fruity sweetness of the strawberries creates a perfect balance of flavors. It’s a delectable treat that will surely impress your family and friends.
Cheese Pie w/Strawberry Topping
This quick and easy cheese pie with a home-made strawberry topping is sure to please!
Servings 8
Equipment
- Large Mixing Bowl
- Hand-held or Stand mixer
- spoon or spatula (for scraping to to pie crust)
- citrus juicer (optional)
Ingredients
For Cheese Pie
- 8 oz Philadelphia Original Cream Cheese (1 box)
- 1 can condensed milk (14 oz.)
- 2-3 T Fresh lemon juice (the juice of one lemon)
- 1-2 tsp vanilla extract (based on how strong you want the vanilla flavor)
- 1 prepared graham cracker pie crust
For Strawberry Topping
- 1 cup of frozen strawberries
- 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar
Instructions
To Prepare Cheese Pie
- a. In a large mixing bowl, combine the Philadelphia Original Cream Cheese, condensed milk, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.
- b. Blend all the ingredients together until smooth and well-incorporated.
- c. Pour the creamy mixture into the prepared graham cracker pie crust, spreading it evenly.
- d. Use a spatula to smooth the top, ensuring a flat surface.
- e. Place the pie in the refrigerator and let it chill for at least 8 hours or overnight. This will allow the flavors to meld together and the pie to set completely.
To Prepare Strawberry Topping
- a. In a bowl, combine the frozen strawberries and granulated sugar.
- b. Allow the strawberries and sugar to sit for about 30 minutes, allowing the sugar to draw out the natural juices from the berries.
- c. During this time, the sugar will dissolve into the strawberry juice, creating a flavorful syrup.
To Serve
- a. Once the Cream Cheese Pie has fully chilled and set, remove it from the refrigerator.
- b. Give the strawberry topping a good stir to mix the syrup evenly with the strawberries.
- c. Pour the strawberry topping generously over the entire pie or each individual slice prior to serving.
Notes
- For an extra touch of freshness, you can add a squeeze of lemon juice to the strawberry topping to enhance the flavor.
- Feel free to experiment with other fruits or toppings of your choice, such as blueberries, raspberries, or a drizzle of chocolate syrup.
Tips
- Make Sure your cream cheese is room temperature before blending with other ingredients
- To make a nice strawberry topping slightly pulse half of the mixture in a food processor or blender and add back to the remainder and mix together.
- leave the pie plain and serve the strawberries on the side to accommodate those with allergies or those who do not care for strawberries.
- To make this Pie Dairy Free Use Coconut Condensed Milk and Plant-based cream cheese
Serving Suggestions
- For an extra touch of freshness, you can add a squeeze of lemon juice to the strawberry topping to enhance the flavor.
- Feel free to experiment with other fruits or toppings of your choice, such as blueberries, raspberries, or a drizzle of chocolate syrup.
Enjoy!
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Delicious and easy!!!!
Yes! and yummy!