DANDAN'S STRAWBERRY CREAM PIE
A wonderfully easy recipe that even my young sister-in-law can make. She isn't the best cook in the world because she is new at it. But her family was impressed when she made this simple pie.
Provided by Rhonda Brock Fuller
Categories Desserts Pies Fruit Pie Recipes Strawberry Pie Recipes
Time 3h20m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Mix cream cheese, white sugar, and vanilla extract in a large bowl until smooth. Stir 3/4 cup mashed strawberries into cream cheese mixture.
- Beat heavy cream and confectioners' sugar in a glass or metal bowl until stiff peaks form. Lift your beater or whisk straight up: the cream will form sharp peaks. Fold whipped cream into cream cheese mixture until evenly mixed; fold in remaining 1/4 cup sliced strawberries.
- Spoon strawberry mixture into graham cracker crust. Chill at least 3 hours before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 394.8 calories, Carbohydrate 32.8 g, Cholesterol 71.6 mg, Fat 28.3 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 4.1 g, SaturatedFat 14.6 g, Sodium 265 mg, Sugar 22.7 g
STRAWBERRY CREAM PIE
I found this recipe in a very old cookbook and made it for a family picnic. The pie was gone in no time. It's a perfect summertime treat.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 45m
Yield 6-8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Cover bottom of pie shell with nuts if desired; set aside. In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch, flour and salt; gradually stir in milk. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat; cook and stir 2 minutes more. Remove from the heat and stir a small amount into egg; return all to the saucepan. Cook and stir until almost bubbly. Reduce heat; cook and stir 1-2 minutes more (do not boil). Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla and almond extract if desired. Cool to room temperature. Whip cream; fold into filling. Pour into pie shell. Chill for at least 2 hours. , About 2 hours before serving, prepare glaze. Combine crushed strawberries and water in a large saucepan; cook for 2 minutes. Combine sugar and cornstarch; gradually stir into the berries. Cook until thick and clear, stirring constantly. Strain. Cool for 20 minutes. , Meanwhile, arrange berry halves over filling; pour glaze evenly over berries. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Garnish with whipped cream if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 336 calories, Fat 15g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 60mg cholesterol, Sodium 292mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
Tips:
- Use a good quality strawberry jam for the best flavor.
- If you don't have a pastry bag, you can use a ziplock bag with the corner snipped off.
- Be patient when making the whipped cream. It takes a few minutes to reach stiff peaks.
- Chill the pie for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Conclusion:
This strawberry cream pie is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The creamy filling and sweet strawberry topping are a perfect combination, and the graham cracker crust adds a nice crunch. This pie is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it!
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