Strawberry Cream Cheese Pie

Ingredients

• 10 pieces Graham Crackers (roughly 100 g, broken into pieces before grinding)
• 1/4 cup Unsalted Butter (melted; use a microwave or stovetop)
• 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar (white sugar, mixed with the crumbs and butter)
• 1 piece Ready‑Made Graham Cracker Pie Crust (9½‑inch pre‑made crust; can be omitted if you press your own crust)
• 8 oz Cream Cheese (Philadelphia or similar, softened to room temperature)
• 14 oz Sweetened Condensed Milk (One 14‑oz can, unopened)
• 1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream (Whipped to soft peaks before folding into filling)
• 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice (Freshly squeezed for brightness)
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract (Pure vanilla preferred)
• 1 cup Strawberries (Hull and slice; can substitute with blueberries, cherries, or mixed berries)

Instructions

1. Grind Graham Crackers

   Place the 10 whole graham crackers in a blender or food processor and pulse until you achieve a medium‑fine crumb texture, similar to coarse sand.

   Time: PT5M

2. Combine Crust Ingredients

   In a bowl, mix the crushed crackers with 1/4 cup melted butter and 1/4 cup granulated sugar until the crumbs are evenly coated and feel like wet sand.

   Time: PT5M

3. Press Crust into Pie Dish

   Transfer the crumb mixture to the 9½‑inch pie dish. Press a firm, even layer onto the bottom and up the sides using the bottom of a glass or your hand, creating a smooth edge.

   Time: PT5M

4. Chill Crust

   Cover the crust with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to set.

   Time: PT1H

5. Soften Cream Cheese

   Remove the cream cheese from the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes until soft.

   Time: PT30M

6. Mix Filling

   In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese on low speed until smooth. Add the 14‑oz can of sweetened condensed milk and continue mixing. Fold in the whipped cream, then drizzle in the lemon juice (2 Tbsp) and vanilla extract (1 tsp) while the mixer runs on low.

   Time: PT10M

7. Assemble Cheesecake

   Remove the chilled crust from the refrigerator. Pour the creamy filling over the crust, spreading it evenly with a spatula.

   Time: PT5M

8. Final Chill

   Cover the assembled cheesecake with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or until firm.

   Time: PT1H

9. Prepare Fruit Topping

   While the cheesecake is chilling, hull and slice the strawberries (or your chosen berries). Set aside.

   Time: PT5M

10. Add Topping & Serve

    Remove the cheesecake from the refrigerator, uncover, and arrange the sliced strawberries on top. Optionally, drizzle a little fresh strawberry juice for extra flavor. Slice and serve.

    Time: PT5M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

500

Protein

6 g

Carbohydrates

55 g

Fat

30 g

Fiber

1 g