Description
Luscious strawberry icebox pie brings summer’s sweetness to your dessert table with creamy, chilled perfection. Cool graham cracker crust and fresh berries create a refreshing treat that delights with each delectable bite you’ll savor.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, pureed
- 1 (8 ounces) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 (14 ounces) can sweetened condensed milk
Crust Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
Topping Ingredients:
- 1 (8 ounces) container whipped topping, thawed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Crush graham crackers into fine crumbs and combine with sugar and melted butter, creating a uniform mixture that holds together when pressed.
- Firmly pack the crumb mixture into the bottom and sides of a pie dish, ensuring an even layer. Refrigerate for 15 minutes to set the crust.
- Using an electric mixer, whip cream cheese until silky and free of lumps, approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Gradually incorporate condensed milk and vanilla extract, blending until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy.
- Puree fresh strawberries until completely liquefied, then fold into the cream cheese mixture, creating a vibrant pink filling.
- Gently incorporate whipped topping, using a folding technique to maintain the light, airy texture of the filling.
- Pour the strawberry cream filling into the chilled graham cracker crust, spreading evenly with a spatula.
- Refrigerate the pie for a minimum of 4 hours, preferably overnight, to allow the filling to set and flavors to meld together.
- Before serving, optionally garnish with fresh strawberry slices or additional whipped cream for an elegant presentation.
Notes
- Prevent soggy crust by ensuring graham cracker mixture is well-compacted and chilled before adding filling.
- Use fresh, ripe strawberries for the most vibrant flavor and natural sweetness in the pie.
- For a gluten-free version, swap graham crackers with gluten-free cookie crumbs or ground nuts like almonds.
- Garnish with fresh strawberry slices or mint leaves just before serving to enhance visual appeal and add a burst of freshness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Refrigerating
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 295 kcal
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 140 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg