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Best Strawberry Icebox Pie

Best Strawberry Icebox Pie

This recipe is perfect for enjoying a slice of summer any time of the year.

  • Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
  • Yield: 8 1x

Ingredients

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For the crust:

  • 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

For the filling:

  • 1 pound fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1 cup heavy cream, whipped

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Crust: In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie plate. Refrigerate while making the filling.
  2. Make Strawberry Sauce: Puree half the strawberries with sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon juice until smooth.
  3. Prepare the Filling: Beat cream cheese with confectioners' sugar until smooth. Gradually mix in the strawberry sauce. Gently fold in the whipped cream.
  4. Assemble the Pie: Pour the filling into the chilled crust. Arrange the remaining strawberry halves on top.
  5. Chill the Pie: Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until set.
  • Author: Sophia
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 4 hours