Strawberry Cream Cheese Chill Pie
This Strawberry Cream Cheese Chill Pie is a refreshing, no-bake dessert. A smooth, creamy cream cheese filling is paired with sweet strawberries and nestled in a buttery graham cracker crust, making it the perfect treat for warm days.
Ingredients
- 1 pre-made graham cracker crust or homemade crust made from 10 crushed graham crackers and 1/4 cup melted butter
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup fresh strawberries diced (plus extra for topping)
- 1 tablespoon sugar optional, depending on the sweetness of your strawberries
- 1/4 cup strawberry jam or preserves optional, for extra flavor
Instructions
- Prepare the graham cracker crust: If using a store-bought crust, skip this step. For homemade, crush the graham crackers into fine crumbs and mix them with melted butter. Press into the bottom of a pie dish and chill for 15-20 minutes.
- Make the filling: Beat softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream to stiff peaks. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture. Add diced strawberries and fold them in gently.
- Assemble the pie: Spoon the cream cheese mixture into the graham cracker crust and smooth the top. Optionally, warm the strawberry jam and drizzle it over the top for added flavor and shine.
- Chill the pie: Cover and refrigerate the pie for at least 2 hours, or until set.
- Serve: Top with fresh strawberries and serve chilled. Enjoy!
Notes
- Use ripe strawberries for the best flavor and adjust sweetness to your taste.
- This pie can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Feel free to switch up the fruit; blueberries, raspberries, or a mix would also be delicious!
- For longer storage, freeze the pie covered with plastic wrap and foil, lasting up to 1-2 months. Let thaw in the fridge before serving.