Strawberry Cream Cheese Pie

Step 1

In a small bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, butter, and sugar. Make sure to get every crumb coated with butter.

Step 2

Press the graham cracker crust into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie pan. Use the bottom of a measuring cup to achieve an even layer. Set aside.

Step 3

To a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, add 2 cups of strawberries, sugar, cornstarch, and water.

Step 4

Cook, stirring often, until the sugar is dissolved, the strawberries are broken down and begin to thicken, about 15-20 minutes. You may need to break down the strawberries a little more with a fork or potato masher.

Step 5

Increase heat to medium-high and bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Cook for 1 minute. Remove from heat. Transfer to a heat-proof bowl and let cool while you prepare the cream cheese filling.

Step 6

In a small bowl, using a hand mixer, beat the softened cream cheese, confectioners' sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.

Step 7

Add heavy cream. Continue beating until thick, smooth, and creamy.

Step 8

Spread the cream cheese filling evenly over the graham cracker crust.

Step 9

Once the strawberry topping has cooled completely, add the remaining fresh strawberries. Then, pour it over the cream cheese filling.

Step 10

Serve immediately with whipped cream. Or, chill the pie in the refrigerator until ready to serve.*