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Ingredients
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1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
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½ cup powdered sugar
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¾ teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 (9 inch) baked pie crust
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1 quart fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
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¾ cup white sugar
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3 tablespoons cornstarch
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½ cup water
Directions
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Beat cream cheese with an electric mixer until creamy. Add a little powdered sugar at a time, and beat slowly until incorporated. Mix in vanilla.
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Spread cream cheese mixture into the pie crust. Refrigerate until firm, 15 to 30 minutes.
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Meanwhile, combine 3/4 cup of the strawberries, sugar, water, and cornstarch in a blender. Blend lightly. Reserve remaining strawberries.
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Pour blended strawberry mixture into a saucepan over medium heat; stir constantly until boiling. Stir for an additional 2 minutes once it boils; it should thicken very quickly. Remove from the heat and stir a few times while cooling, about 3 minutes.
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Remove chilled pie from the refrigerator and arrange reserved strawberries on top of the cream cheese layer. Pour thickened sauce over top. Return to the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
Cook's Notes:
Make sure you use sweet strawberries. It may seem obvious, but the first time I did this recipe, they weren't quite in season and so a little tart, and it wasn't as good.
I prefer to cut the strawberries in half so that there are smaller bites. I find the whole strawberries, while they look nicer, tend to be more difficult when I'm trying to cut or eat the pie. Personal preference.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
357 | Calories |
18g | Fat |
47g | Carbs |
4g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
Calories 357 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 18g | 23% |
Saturated Fat 8g | 41% |
Cholesterol 31mg | 10% |
Sodium 206mg | 9% |
Total Carbohydrate 47g | 17% |
Dietary Fiber 2g | 7% |
Total Sugars 30g | |
Protein 4g | 8% |
Vitamin C 45mg | 50% |
Calcium 38mg | 3% |
Iron 1mg | 7% |
Potassium 167mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.