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Strawberry Cream Pie

A delightful and refreshing dessert featuring a creamy filling and fresh strawberries on a buttery crust.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 4 hours
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter cold and cubed
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 2-3 tablespoons ice water
Filling
  • 1 cup heavy cream chilled
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
Topping
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries sliced
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar for macerating

Method
 

Prepare the Crust
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine flour and sugar. Add cold butter and mix until crumbly.
  2. Add egg yolk and ice water, mixing until the dough forms. Shape into a disk, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  3. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll out the dough and fit it into a 9-inch pie dish. Prick the bottom with a fork.
  4. Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden. Let cool completely.
Make the Filling
  1. In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth.
  2. In another bowl, whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
  3. Fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until well combined.
  4. Spread the filling into the cooled pie crust.
Prepare the Topping
  1. In a bowl, toss the sliced strawberries with granulated sugar and let sit for 15 minutes to macerate.
  2. Arrange the macerated strawberries on top of the cream filling.
  3. Chill the pie in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, use fresh, ripe strawberries. You can also add a layer of strawberry glaze on top for extra shine.

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