Strawberry Cream Pie

Name: Strawberry Cream Pie
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 130 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: ¾ cup sugar; 3 tablespoons cornstarch; ¾ cup water; ¼ cup strawberry gelatin powder; 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened; ¼ cup powdered sugar; 2 teaspoons milk; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 (9-inch) gluten-free graham cracker pie crust; 3 cups fresh strawberries, sliced; 2 cups whipped cream

Recipe GLPR970831c0de9c97

Dessert

130 min

451 cal

Servings: 8

Stovetop

No-Cook

SNAP eligible

A luscious no-bake dessert featuring a creamy layer of softened cream cheese topped with fresh strawberries, all held in place by a silky strawberry gelatin glaze. Baked in a buttery graham cracker crust and served with a dollop of whipped cream, this elegant pie is perfect for summer gatherings and special occasions.

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Ingredients

¾ cup sugar

3 tablespoons cornstarch

¾ cup water

¼ cup strawberry gelatin powder

1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened

¼ cup powdered sugar

2 teaspoons milk

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 (9-inch) gluten-free graham cracker pie crust

3 cups fresh strawberries, sliced

2 cups whipped cream

Directions

In a small saucepan, whisk together the sugar and cornstarch until combined. Gradually add the water while stirring to create a smooth paste. Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle boil, stirring constantly. Once boiling, continue to stir and cook for 2 minutes until the mixture becomes thick and translucent.
Remove the saucepan from heat. Add the strawberry gelatin powder and stir thoroughly until completely dissolved with no lumps remaining. Allow the gelatin mixture to cool to room temperature, then transfer to a bowl and refrigerate for about 30 minutes, or until it reaches a consistency similar to raw egg whites—thickened but still pourable.
While the gelatin cools, prepare the cream cheese layer. In a small bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract. Beat with an electric mixer or whisk vigorously until smooth and fluffy. Spread this mixture evenly across the bottom of the prepared pie crust, creating an even layer.
Arrange the sliced fresh strawberries in a single layer over the cream cheese mixture, covering it as completely as desired.
Carefully spoon the thickened gelatin mixture evenly over the strawberries, allowing it to coat them and seep around the berries. Refrigerate the finished pie for at least 1 hour, or until the gelatin is completely set and firm.
Slice the pie into 8 pieces and serve each slice topped with a generous dollop of whipped cream.

Comments

Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff4.25

This strawberry cream pie lands solidly in the Charlotte wheelhouse—all ingredients are standard stock at Harris Teeter, Food Lion, Walmart, ALDI, or Kroger, with fresh strawberries available year-round locally and especially cheap in late spring. The stated 130 minutes is honest; you'll spend roughly 15 minutes on the filling, 10 on assembly, and 105 chilling, which means it's a make-ahead winner for weekend prep or a dinner party where you control the timeline. Cost per serving lands around $1.25–$1.50 depending on strawberry season and whether you buy store-brand gelatin and cream cheese, making it genuinely affordable for eight people. The real caveat is that this pie demands overnight refrigeration to set properly and doesn't reheat—it's a same-night dessert, and leftovers need to stay cold, which matters if your fridge is tight or you're feeding a crowd with limited real estate.