Description
Homemade strawberry icebox pie delivers a classic summer dessert with creamy layers and fresh berry flavor. Chilled graham cracker crust and luscious filling make this sweet treat irresistible for you to enjoy.
Ingredients
Scale
Fresh Ingredients:
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, pureed
Dairy Ingredients:
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 (14 ounces) can sweetened condensed milk
Dry and Additional Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Craft a sandy foundation by blending graham cracker crumbs with sugar and melted butter, pressing firmly into a 9-inch pie dish. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to set the crust firmly.
- In a mixing bowl, whip cream cheese until velvety, then incorporate sweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract, and a splash of lemon juice, creating a silky smooth base.
- Transform fresh strawberries into a vibrant puree, then gently fold into the cream cheese mixture along with powdered sugar, ensuring a uniform, rosy-hued filling.
- Whip heavy cream until it forms elegant, stiff peaks, then delicately integrate into the strawberry mixture, maintaining a light, airy texture.
- Carefully pour the luscious filling into the chilled crust, smoothing the surface with a spatula to create an even layer. Refrigerate for 4-6 hours or preferably overnight to allow flavors to meld and filling to set completely.
- Before serving, adorn the pie with fresh, glistening strawberries and a dollop of whipped cream, creating an elegant and tempting dessert presentation.
Notes
- Swap graham crackers with gluten-free alternatives like almond flour or crushed gluten-free cookies for celiac or gluten-sensitive diets.
- Reduce sugar content by using stevia or monk fruit sweetener for a lower-calorie version that maintains delicious flavor.
- Enhance texture by freezing pie for 1-2 hours before serving, creating a firmer, more ice cream-like consistency.
- Add fresh mint leaves or lemon zest as a garnish to elevate the presentation and introduce a subtle complementary flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 345
- Sugar: 38 g
- Sodium: 160 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg