Strawberry Cream Cheese Pie
Ingredients
Crust
1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup sugar
6 tablespoons butter melted
PIE FILLING
1 box (8 ounces) cream cheese
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 cup whipping cream
STRAWBERRY TOPPING
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons strawberry gelatin
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon lemon juice
3 cups strawberries hulled
Instructions
Stir together graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar and melted butter. Firmly press crumb mixture into bottom and up sides of a 9-inch pie dish. Bake at 350 degrees for 8-9 minutes. Remove from oven and cool for 30 minutes.
Using mixer beat cream cheese until smooth. Add vanilla extract and powdered sugar; continue mixing until smooth. In separate bowl whip cream until soft peaks form. Fold whipped cream into cream cheese mixture and carefully spread in baked crust. Chill for 1-2 hours.
In small saucepan whisk together cornstarch, 1/4 cup sugar, strawberry gelatin, water and lemon juice. Cook over low heat whisking constantly until thickened. Remove from heat and allow to cool for 10-15 minutes. Add strawberries to the pan and stir to coat. Layer glazed strawberries over the pie. Refrigerate until ready to serve.