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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.