Fresh Strawberry Cheesecake Pie
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Fresh Strawberry Cheesecake Pie
Description
The crust combines graham cracker crumbs and melted butter, pressed into a pie dish and chilled to set. The cheesecake filling mixes softened cream cheese, sugar, egg, and pureed strawberries for a balance of tangy and sweet flavors. After baking until set but still slightly wobbly in the center, the pie is cooled thoroughly and chilled before serving.
Two topping options allow for variation: one uses sweetened whipped cream with fresh strawberries and melted chocolate drizzle, while the other combines cream, mascarpone, and powdered sugar for a richer finish. Both add a light, creamy contrast to the denser cheesecake layer. Fresh strawberries on top enhance the dessert’s appearance and flavor.
This pie suits summer or spring occasions when fresh strawberries are available, offering a refreshing take on cheesecake with a fruity twist. The creamy filling and crumbly base create a pleasant texture contrast.
Ingredients
CRUMB BASE
- 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ cup butter melted
CHEESECAKE FILLING
- 10 ounces cream cheese remove from fridge 30 minutes before using
- 5 tablespoons sugar
- 1 egg
- 6 strawberry medium - large, pureed (3/4 cup
TOPPING #1
- 1½ cups cream whipping or whole
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar aka icing sugar; sifted
- dark chocolate melted for drizzling
- strawberry whole, quantity as desired
TOPPING #2
- 1 cup cream whipping or whole
- ¼ cup mascarpone
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar aka icing sugar; sifted
- strawberry whole, quantity as desired
Instructions
CRUMB BASE
- Pre-heat oven to 340° F (170° C).In a 7-8 inch (18-20 cm) lightly greased and floured pie dish, add the melted butter and crumbs, mix until combined then press down evenly to cover the bottom and half way up the sides of the plate. Refrigerate while preparing the filling.
CHEESECAKE FILLING
- In a medium bowl beat together cream cheese, sugar and egg until well combined, add the pureed strawberries and beat to combine.Pour on top of cookie base, shake the pan to even out the filling, then bake for approximately 30 minutes (filling should be firm around the outside and the inside wiggly when you shake it). Let cool, then cover with plastic and refrigerate for at least 5 hours or overnight before serving. Top with whipped cream either #1 or #2 before serving.
TOPPING #1
- In a medium bowl beat the cream and sugar until firm, spread on the cheesecake, top fresh strawberries and drizzle with melted chocolate. Enjoy!
TOPPING #2
- In a medium bowl add the cream, mascarpone and sugar, beat until very thick, spread on cheesecake, top with fresh strawberries and serve.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 258 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 258kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 71mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 223mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 100mg | 2% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 620IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 5.3mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 55mg | 6% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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