Ingredients and Weight:
- Graham cracker crumbs: 1 1/2 cups (150g)
- Unsalted butter, melted: 1/4 cup (50g)
- Cream cheese, softened: 16 ounces (450g)
- Sugar: 1 cup (200g)
- Sour cream: 1 cup (240g)
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
- Fresh strawberries, halved: 1 1/2 pounds (700g)
Preparation Time:
15 minutes
Cooking Time:
None
Difficulty Level:
1 (Simple)
Preparation Method Steps:
- In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press into the bottom of a 9-inch pie plate and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in sour cream and vanilla extract.
- Spread cream cheese mixture over the graham cracker crust.
- Top with halved strawberries and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight.
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 340 per slice
- Fat: 19g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Protein: 6g
Dish Characteristics:
- Creamy and tangy cream cheese filling
- Sweet and juicy fresh strawberries
- Crunchy graham cracker crust
- No-bake, making it easy to prepare and perfect for summer
User Comments:
- "This pie is so delicious and refreshing! The cream cheese filling is perfectly balanced with the sweetness of the strawberries."
- "I love that this pie is no-bake. It's so easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser."
- "The strawberry-cream cheese combination is a classic for a reason. This pie is a perfect dessert for any occasion."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Use ripe and juicy strawberries for the best flavor.
- Refrigerate the pie for at least 4 hours before serving to allow the filling to set.
- If you don't have a pie plate, you can use a 9x13 inch baking dish instead.
- For a sweeter filling, add an additional 1/4 cup of sugar.
- For a more decadent filling, add 1/2 cup of whipped cream.
