Ingredients for Lauren's Strawberry Pie
- Pie Crust
- 2 pounds fresh strawberries
- Granulated Sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup water
- Red Food Coloring
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 16 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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How to Make Lauren's Strawberry Pie
- Prepare and bake a 9-inch pie crust. Cool completely.
- **Strawberry Topping:**
- Wash and halve 2 pounds of fresh strawberries.
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons cornstarch, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
- Add 1/2 cup water and stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves completely.
- Add half of the strawberries and cook over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until the mixture thickens (about 5-7 minutes).
- Remove from heat. Stir in 2 tablespoons lemon juice, a few drops of red food coloring (optional), and the remaining strawberry halves.
- Let the strawberry topping cool completely. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- **Cream Filling:**
- While the strawberry filling chills, whip 2 cups heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- In a separate bowl, beat together 16 ounces cream cheese (softened), 1/2 cup powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until smooth and creamy.
- Gently fold in the whipped cream until just combined.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly in the cooled pie crust.
- Once the strawberry filling is completely chilled, gently spoon it over the cream cheese filling.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow flavors to meld and the pie to set completely before serving.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
15 g
Sugar
135g
Fat
140g
Carbs
18g