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Fresh Strawberry Cheesecake Pie
Fresh Strawberry Cheesecake Pie, an easy light mousse like dessert. Fresh Strawberries make this the perfect homemade spring time recipe.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 258 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
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 medium - large strawberries pureed (3/4 cup)
TOPPING #1
- 1½ cups cream whipping / whole
- 1 tablespoon powdered / icing sugar (sifted)
- melted dark chocolate for drizzling
- whole strawberries (as many as you want)
TOPPING #2
- 1 cup cream whipping / whole
- ¼ cup mascarpone
- 1 tablespoon powdered / icing sugar (sifted)
- whole strawberries (as many as you want)
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.
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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
Calories
258kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
20g
(7%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Cholesterol
71mg
(24%)
Sodium
223mg
(9%)
Potassium
100mg
(3%)
Sugar
12g
(24%)
Vitamin A
620IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
5.3mg
(6%)
Calcium
55mg
(6%)
Iron
0.8mg
(4%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 258
% 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.