Description
Summer’s sweetest delight, Strawberry Icebox Pie, delivers a refreshing blend of creamy filling and juicy berries. Cool graham cracker crust and luscious strawberry layers promise a delectable escape from scorching days.
Ingredients
Scale
Strawberries:
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, pureed (about 1 pint) (approximately 473 milliliters)
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced (approximately 237 milliliters)
Crust:
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs (approximately 355 milliliters)
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (approximately 85 grams)
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (approximately 25 grams)
Cream Filling:
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened (approximately 226 grams)
- ½ cup powdered sugar (approximately 60 grams)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (approximately 5 milliliters)
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream, whipped to stiff peaks (approximately 118 milliliters)
Optional Garnish:
- Whipped cream
Instructions
- Craft a buttery graham cracker foundation by blending crumbs with melted butter and sugar until the mixture resembles coarse, damp terrain.
- Meticulously press the crumb mixture into every contour of a 9-inch pie dish, ensuring an even, compact layer.
- Chill the crust in the refrigerator for a brief 10-15 minutes to solidify its structure while preparing the luscious filling.
- Using an electric mixer, whip cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract into a silky, luxurious consistency.
- Incorporate pureed strawberries into the cream cheese base, stirring until the mixture achieves a uniform, vibrant pink hue.
- Gently fold whipped cream into the strawberry mixture, creating a light, airy texture that promises a delicate mouthfeel.
- Transfer the strawberry filling into the chilled graham cracker crust, smoothing the surface with deliberate, even strokes.
- Artfully arrange fresh strawberry slices atop the filling, creating an aesthetically pleasing geometric pattern.
- Refrigerate the pie for a minimum of 4 hours, allowing the filling to set and flavors to meld harmoniously.
- When ready to serve, slice the pie with a sharp knife and optionally crown each portion with a dollop of whipped cream for extra indulgence.
Notes
- Choose fresh, ripe strawberries for the most vibrant flavor and color in your pie.
- Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature to prevent lumps when mixing the filling.
- Add a splash of strawberry liqueur or extract to intensify the fruit’s natural sweetness.
- For a gluten-free version, swap graham cracker crumbs with almond flour or gluten-free cookie crumbs.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg