Strawberry Cream Cheese Pie (Printable Version)
# What You'll Need:
→ Crust
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1 9-10" graham cracker crust, prepared and baked
→ Strawberry Topping
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5-6 cups (840 g) fresh strawberries, stems removed, quartered and divided
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½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
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2 tablespoons cornstarch
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1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
→ Cream Cheese Layer
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8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened to room temperature
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½ cup (65 g) powdered sugar
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½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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1 cup (235 ml) heavy cream
# How to Make It:
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In a small saucepan, combine 2 cups (280g) of the quartered strawberries with sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice over medium-low heat. Stir frequently until strawberries release their juices.
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Use a potato masher to crush the strawberries until mostly liquid (small pieces remaining are fine). Increase heat to medium-high and bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Continue boiling while stirring for 1 minute, then remove from heat.
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Transfer the hot strawberry mixture to a heat-proof container to cool faster. Set aside while preparing the cream cheese layer.
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In a medium-sized bowl, beat together cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until completely combined and smooth.
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In a separate clean bowl, beat the heavy cream to stiff peaks.
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Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fully incorporated. The resulting mixture should be thick and fluffy.
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Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly into the prepared and cooled graham cracker crust. Place in refrigerator while the strawberry mixture continues to cool.
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Once the strawberry mixture has cooled completely, stir in the remaining fresh strawberries.
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Pour the strawberry mixture over the cream cheese layer, piling and mounding the strawberries toward the center for an attractive presentation.
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Return the assembled pie to the refrigerator and allow to set for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, before slicing and serving.
# Handy Tips:
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Bake the graham cracker crust according to package instructions and allow to cool completely before filling with cream cheese mixture.