Name: Strawberry Cream Cheese Pie
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 85 min
Ingredients: 1 pie crust (store bought or homemade); 1 egg; 1.5 tsp Demerara sugar (for sprinkling); 1.5 cups granulated sugar (divided); 1 cup water; 3 tbsp cornstarch; 4 tbsp strawberry Jello; 4.5 cups strawberries (hulled and sliced ); 12 oz cream cheese (room temp); 4 oz cool whip

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This Strawberry Cream Cheese Pie is the epitome of a summer pie in my eyes. It’s got fresh strawberries, a slightly sweetened cream cheese, flaky pie crust, cool whip and it’s cold!

This pie is perfect to sit back, relax and enjoy on hot summer days! Who likes an easy recipe?!

Okay, me too! This strawberry jello cool whip pie is a great recipe for you then.

strawberry cream cheese pie topped with cool whip

Strawberry Cream Cheese Pie has simple ingredients, easily found at the grocery store. It’s the perfect dessert for any occasion.

I don’t think there’s anyone who dislikes this pie, it’s always a huge hit! No bake desserts always go over well.

This no bake pie can be made with store bought crust or homemade. Sometimes I do store bought and sometimes homemade, depends how last second it is.

Also how lazy I’m feeling, haha. But either way works just fine.

My mother-in-law first introduced me to this pie so all credit goes to her. This pie is a staple at birthdays and for good reason.

Lucky for all of you she let me in on the recipe!

If you love this easy strawberry pie recipe then you will also love Strawberry Cheesecake Bars, Easy Strawberry Crumble, Strawberry Crunch Crumble Recipe, The Best Strawberry Jam Recipe and Strawberry Galette

a slice of strawberry pie on a plate thats been cut into

Ingredients for Strawberry Cream Cheese Pie

Pie Crust – Store bought or homemade. You will need to blind bake the crust
Strawberries – Fresh fruit adds so much fresh flavor to this Strawberry Cream Cheese Pie
Granulated Sugar – Sugar is added to the cold water and strawberry jello mix
Strawberry Jell-O – This gives the fresh strawberry pie filling a little added flavor
Cream Cheese – The layer of sweetened cream cheese gives this easy pie recipe a creamy deliciousness
Cool Whip – You can top this no bake strawberry pie with cool whip or make your own sweetened whipped cream using heavy cream
Cornstarch – This helps thicken the gelatin mixture even more
Demerara Sugar – Sprinkle this sugar around the top of the pie shell before baking it. You can use granulated sugar as well

Tips for the best Strawberry Cream Cheese Pie

Use store bought or homemade pie crust
Let the crust cool to room temperature before filling the pie
Make sure you bring the sugar, water and cornstarch mix to a boil and let it boil for a minute while stirring. It won’t reach its full thickening potential if not
Make sure the mixture comes to a boil again for another minute after the Jell-O is added
Let the sauce cool before adding the sliced strawberries
Leave the cool whip off until just before serving
This pie can be made up to 24 hours ahead of time
Serve Strawberry Cream Cheese Pie chilled
If you want to switch things up you can use other fruits like: peaches, blueberries, mangos, raspberries or blackberries

Can I use frozen strawberries?

For this Strawberry Cream Cheese Pie I do not recommend using frozen strawberries. The quality and texture will be off.

Frozen strawberries are often interchangeable but for this particular recipe, fresh strawberries are best.

Can I make this pie ahead of time?

Yes, absolutely! That is my favorite thing about this pie. Besides the delicious flavor, obviously.

If it’s your first time making this easy strawberry pie recipe then I would actually suggest making it a day ahead of time.

That’s the best way to get a feel for making it and how long it will take to cool the crust, sauce and then chill the pie.

I typically make it a day ahead of time or in the morning when I need it for the evening.

a whole pie with strawberries next to it and white flowers

Can I freeze Strawberry Cream Cheese Pie?

No, unfortunately this Strawberry Cream Cheese Pie does not hold up well in the freezer. It will compromise the quality.

pie crust with flowers and measuring spoons next to it

How to store Strawberry Cream Cheese Pie?

Strawberry Cream Cheese Pie will keep in the fridge for up to 5 days. After that things begin to get a little soggy.

Wrap it tightly with 2 layers of plastic wrap. You can store it with or without the cool whip on top.

If I know that I’m not serving it right away then I leave the cool whip off until I’m ready to serve.

You can also store it in an airtight container.

How to serve

Strawberry Cream Cheese Pie is best served cold. It is best straight out of the fridge after chilling.

It can sit out for about an hour or so but not longer than that. The pie will start to get a bit runny and soggy when it warms up.

How to make Strawberry Cream Cheese Pie

First step is your pie crust. Fit the crust into the 9-inch pie pan and crimp edges.

Brush the edges of the crust with egg wash then sprinkle with Demerara sugar. Follow package directions to blind bake then let crust cool.

pie crust with strawberries and egg wash

Next pour the granulated sugar, cornstarch and water into a sauce pan. Whisk until there are no lumps.

Bring the sugar mixture to a boil over medium heat. Meanwhile, slice the fresh berries then set aside. Continue whisking the sugar mixture until it boils.

the jello and cornstarch mixture in a pot with a whisk and strawberries to the side

Let the mixture boil for 1 minute while whisking. Add in the strawberry gelatin and continue whisking for 1 more minute while the mixture boils.

Remove it from the heat and allow it to cool. Add the sliced strawberries to the jello mixture and stir.

sliced strawberries added to the pot of jello mix

While the strawberry mixture is cooling, beat the room temp cream cheese and granulated sugar with an electric hand mixer until well blended. Spread the cream cheese mixture into the bottom of the completely cooled pie crust.

cream cheese mixture spread into the pie crust

Pour the strawberry mixture on top and move pie to the fridge to cool. Let the pie cool for at least 1 hour and up to 24 hours. Add the cool whip just before serving and enjoy your Strawberry Cream Cheese Pie!

Now you have the perfect summer dessert! Hope you enjoy your new recipe!

strawberry mixture poured into the pie crust over the top of the cream cheese mixture

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