Can I use a store-bought crust?

Yes… but homemade really does taste so much better.

Can I make this ahead of time?

Absolutely! This is a perfect make-ahead dessert since it needs several hours to chill.

Do I have to use fresh strawberries?

Yes, this recipe will not work with frozen berries.

Strawberry Cheesecake Pie

Easy Strawberry Cheesecake Pie

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Recipe by Rose

Prep Time8 hours
Cook Time25 mins
Total Time8 hours 25 minutes
Yield8 servings 1x

Description

If you love an easy dessert that looks impressive but doesn’t take a ton of work, this Strawberry Cheesecake Pie is it. It’s creamy, slightly tangy, perfectly sweet, and topped with fresh, juicy strawberries, making it feel extra special. This is one of those desserts that’s simple enough for a weeknight treat but pretty enough to serve for special occasions, holidays, or Sunday dinner.

Ingredients

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Crust Ingredients:

12 Graham Crackers, crushed
1/2 cup of butter, melted
1/4 cup of sugar

Filling Ingredients:

12 oz. cream cheese (1 1/2 bricks), at room temperature
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon of lemon juice
2 eggs

Topping Ingredients:

8 oz. sour cream
3 tablespoons sugar
2 pints fresh strawberries
Powdered sugar (for dusting, optional)

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Instructions

For the crust, combine all ingredients and firmly press into a deep pie plate. I like to use the bottom of a measuring cup to really press the crust down firm. If you absolutely have to… you can skip this step and buy a pre-made graham cracker crust… but please don’t!
Once the pie crust is done, preheat oven to 350°. For the filling, combine the cream cheese, sugar, lemon juice, vanilla and eggs. Mix until you have a smooth creamy texture. Pour into graham cracker crust and bake for 20-25 minutes, until center is almost set.
While the filling is baking, combine the sour cream and sugar for the topping. Mix until smooth. Spread over the warm filling and cool on a wire rack for at least 30 minutes.
Chill for at least 6 hours or overnight. Before serving, cut the tops off of the strawberries and place them upside down on the pie. Dust with confectioners sugar.
Enjoy!!!