Ingredients for Cream Cheese Strawberry Pie
- 1 (9-inch) prepared pie crust
- Light Cream Cheese
- 1% Low Fat Milk
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (plus 1/4 cup for the strawberry sauce)
- 4 cups fresh strawberries, sliced (2 cups for the cream cheese layer, 2 cups for the sauce)
- 1/2 cup water (for the strawberry sauce, plus 2 tablespoons for the cornstarch slurry)
- Cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon butter
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How to Make Cream Cheese Strawberry Pie
- In a mixing bowl, beat together 8 ounces of softened cream cheese, 1/4 cup milk, 1 teaspoon almond extract, and 1/2 cup granulated sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Gently spread the cream cheese mixture evenly into your prepared pie crust.
- Arrange 2 cups of fresh, sliced strawberries over the cream cheese layer.
- In a small saucepan, combine 1/2 cup water, 2 cups fresh or frozen strawberries, and 1/4 cup granulated sugar. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the strawberries soften (about 5-7 minutes).
- In a small bowl, whisk together 1 tablespoon cornstarch and 2 tablespoons cold water until smooth.
- Gradually whisk the cornstarch slurry into the strawberry sauce. Continue stirring constantly until the sauce thickens and becomes clear (about 2-4 minutes). Add more water, 1 teaspoon at a time, if the sauce becomes too thick.
- Remove from heat and stir in 1 tablespoon of butter until melted and incorporated.
- Carefully pour the warm strawberry sauce over the cream cheese and strawberry layers.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the pie to set completely before serving.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
9 g
Sugar
113g
Fat
34g
Carbs
14g
