Description
Strawberry icebox pie captures summer in each bite with its cool cream layers, fresh berries, and graham cracker crust. A chilled dessert that feels refreshing and sweet.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, chopped
- 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
Crust Ingredients:
- 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Flavoring Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Craft a crumbly foundation by blending graham cracker crumbs with sugar and melted butter, then firmly press the mixture into a pie dish.
- Chill the crust in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to solidify its structure.
- Whip cream cheese until velvety and lump-free in a spacious mixing bowl.
- Incorporate condensed milk, lemon juice, and vanilla extract, stirring until the mixture achieves a silky consistency.
- Gently fold chopped strawberries and whipped topping into the cream cheese base, ensuring an even distribution.
- Spoon the filling into the chilled crust and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Refrigerate the pie for a minimum of 4 hours, allowing it to set completely and develop a firm texture.
- Before serving, decorate with extra whipped topping and fresh strawberries for a simple but pretty finish.
Notes
- Swap graham crackers with gluten-free alternatives like almond flour or crushed gluten-free cookies for a celiac-friendly version.
- Freeze the crust for a firmer base that holds together more effectively when slicing the pie.
- Choose ripe, in-season strawberries for the fullest fruit flavor in the filling.
- Drain excess liquid from chopped strawberries to prevent a watery pie texture and maintain a creamy consistency.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Refrigerating
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 293 kcal
- Sugar: 33 g
- Sodium: 140 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg