- 2 tablespoons of butter or melted shortening for the crust
- 2 pounds of fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 2/3 cup of granulated sugar for the filling
- 1/4 cup of cornstarch for the filling
- 1/8 teaspoon of salt for the filling
- 1/2 cup of heavy cream or sour cream for the filling
- 1 egg for the crust and filling
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract for the filling
- Fresh strawberries and whipped cream, for garnish (optional)
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Fresh Strawberry Cheesecake Pie Recipe
If you're looking for a delicious dessert to impress your guests or satisfy your sweet tooth, look no further than this fresh strawberry cheesecake pie recipe! Made with juicy, ripe strawberries and a creamy cheese filling, this pie is the perfect summer treat. Here's how to make it:
Ingredients:
- 1 cup of graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup of melted butter
- 24 oz of softened cream cheese
- 3/4 cup of granulated sugar
- 1 tsp of vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 4 cups of fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 2 tbsp of granulated sugar
- 1 tsp of lemon juice
Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease a 9-inch pie dish with cooking spray or butter.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until well combined. Press this mixture into the bottom of the prepared pie dish and bake for 10 minutes or until lightly browned.
3. While the crust is baking, prepare the cream cheese filling. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and eggs on high speed until smooth and creamy.
4. Once the crust is done, remove it from the oven and let it cool completely. Pour the cream cheese mixture over the cooled crust and spread it evenly to the edges of the pie dish.
5. In a separate mixing bowl, combine the sliced strawberries, granulated sugar, and lemon juice. Stir well until the strawberries are coated in the sugar and lemon juice mixture.
6. Spoon the strawberry mixture over the cream cheese filling, spreading it evenly to cover the top of the pie.
7. Bake the pie for 50-60 minutes or until the edges of the crust are golden brown and the center of the pie is set. Allow the pie to cool completely before serving.
Tips:
- For the best results, use fresh, ripe strawberries.
- If you don't have graham crackers on hand, you can substitute them with any other cookie or cracker crumb mixture.
- Don't overmix the cream cheese filling; this will result in a dense and tough texture.
- You can also add some chopped nuts or chocolate chips to the strawberry mixture for added flavor and texture.
Enjoy your delicious fresh strawberry cheesecake pie!