Description
A no-bake, light and fluffy pie combining sweet strawberries with creamy Cool Whip and a crunchy graham cracker crust, perfect for a refreshing dessert.
Ingredients
1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tub (8 oz) Cool Whip, thawed
1 pre-made graham cracker crust
1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
1/4 cup strawberry jam or preserves
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Gently fold in the thawed Cool Whip until well combined.
- Spoon the mixture into the pre-made graham cracker crust and smooth the top with a spatula.
- In a small saucepan, heat the strawberry jam over medium heat until it melts and becomes syrup-like. Allow it to cool slightly.
- Arrange the sliced fresh strawberries on top of the pie.
- Drizzle the melted strawberry jam over the strawberries.
- Refrigerate the pie for at least 3 hours or until fully chilled and set.
- Slice and serve chilled for a refreshing, delicious dessert.
Notes
This pie can be made a day ahead to improve flavor and allow it to set fully.
Substitute fresh strawberries with other berries like blueberries or raspberries for a mixed berry variation.
Adding lemon zest to the cream cheese mixture gives a tangy twist.
A chocolate cookie crust can be used instead of graham cracker crust for a richer flavor.
Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; reheating is not recommended.
Homemade whipped cream can replace Cool Whip but may result in a softer pie that needs longer chilling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of pie)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
