Description
Strawberry Cream Pie is the quintessential summer dessert, boasting a luscious blend of fresh strawberries and velvety cream. This delightful treat features a buttery graham cracker crust that cradles a light and airy filling, making it perfect for any celebration or casual gathering. With its vibrant colors and irresistible flavor, this pie not only pleases the palate but also enhances any table setting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ⅓ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and divided
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- ¾ cup granulated sugar (divided)
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 tsp unflavored gelatin (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter. Press into a pie dish to form the crust. Bake for 8-10 minutes until golden. Cool completely.
- Puree half of the strawberries in a blender. In a saucepan over low heat, combine strawberry puree, ½ cup sugar, and gelatin until dissolved and slightly thickened.
- In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream with the remaining sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the cooled strawberry mixture. Add sliced fresh strawberries and combine.
- Pour the filling into the cooled crust and smooth the top. Refrigerate for at least four hours to set before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg