Strawberry Cream Pie

By Kirsten Maxwell July 5, 2023 26 mins read 109 Views

The quintessential dessert for summer is a cool, fluffy strawberry cream pie! It's also easy to make and doesn't require you to use the oven. This is perfect for those hot, humid summer days!

This no-bake strawberry cream pie is perfect for entertaining in the summer!

This pie is a delicious combination of sweet berries with a cheesecake-like filling and a layer of light whipped cream on the top. All of this is nestled in a flaky crust. Oh, yes.

This strawberry cream pie will satisfy your sweet tooth whether you are looking for a dessert to serve at a family picnic, or a tasty dessert to finish off a weeknight meal.

Can't get enough strawberries in season? I don't either! (Try my Strawberry Granita and 5-Ingredient Strawberry Crumble too.

Why You will love this Strawberry Cream Pie recipe

This is why I love this recipe for strawberry cream pie:

It's vegan. Hooray! In fact, in most stores and restaurants, there are no vegan cream pie recipes. All you need is a few simple substitutions to create a strawberry cream pies that are completely vegan.
is easy to make. This cool, creamy summer dessert is easy to make with just a few ingredients and simple directions.
It's delicious. You won't be in a position to resist a second piece. The flaky crust and rich texture of the cake, combined with the sweetness of the ripe strawberry, will make you want to have another slice. (I say, go for it!)

Notes on Ingredients

Scroll to the bottom of the recipe card for the ingredients quantities and the recipe instructions.

Vegan Pie Crust Use a pre-made crust, or, if you want to bake, use my gluten-free vegan or vegan pie crust.
Vegan Cream Cheese – Let it soften on your countertop before you start the recipe.
Vanilla extract
Powdered Sugar
Vegan Whipping Cream Use store-bought vegan whippedcream or make your own.
Fresh Strawberries -- Make sure that they are ripe, sweet and juicy. They're the stars of this show!
Vegan Strawberry Jam- A layer jam gives the pie a sweet and jammy texture.

Which cream cheese brands are vegan?

There are many brands of vegan cream cheese available today. Even Philadelphia offers a plant-based version! You can also choose from Miyoko's Daiya Violife Tofutti Kite Hill and Daiya.

How to Make Strawberry Cream Pie

How to make strawberry cream pie

Prepare the cream cheese mixture. Beat the vegan cream, powdered icing sugar and vanilla extract with a hand-held mixer until smooth.

Mash up the strawberries. 1 cup strawberries should be mashed until the texture is like jam.

Filling. Fold the strawberries into the cream-cheese mixture.

Assemble. Spread the strawberry jam evenly on top of the cream strawberry filling. Place the remaining strawberries in halves or quarters over the strawberry jam layer. Then, add the remaining whipped topping.

Chill. Refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.

Success Tips

Here are some simple tips that will ensure your vegan strawberry cream pies turn out perfectly:

Use an cooled pie crust. You'll want to cool the pie crust completely before you add the filling if you are baking it yourself.
Soften the cream cheese first. It will be easier to combine with the other ingredients in the filling and the pie will have a smoother texture.
Be patient. Let the pie cool before cutting it. If you are waiting for a strawberry cream pie it can be hard to wait, but cutting it too early will cause it to lose its shape.

Variations

Replace the fresh strawberries and strawberry jam with fresh raspberries and raspberry jam for a raspberry cream tart. Try making this recipe with peach jam and fresh peaches!

Add vegan chocolate chips to your filling or sprinkle shavings of dark vegan chocolate on top.

How to store

Strawberry cream pie can be stored in the fridge for up to five days. Store it in the refrigerator tightly wrapped with aluminum foil or plastic wrap. Or, store it individually in an airtight container.

Can I freeze Strawberry Cream Pie

Strawberry cream pie can be frozen for up to three months. Wrap a pie tightly in plastic or aluminum foil to store it. Store individual slices in airtight containers. Thaw the pie overnight in the fridge.

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Strawberry Cream Pie

The quintessential summer treat is a cool, fluffy strawberry cream pie. This is a no bake recipe so you won't need to turn on your oven.

Course Deserts

American Cuisine

Prep Time 10 Minutes

Chilling Time 4 Hours

Total Time: 4 hours, 10 minutes and 30 seconds

Servings Servings

Calories 306 Kcal

Author Jessica Hylton

Ingredients

1 vegan crust baked, completely cooled
8 ounces vegan cream cheese softened (226 grams)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract 4 grams
1/3 cup powdered sugar 42 grams
1 cup vegan whipped cream 240 grams + more for optional topping
1 16 ounce package of fresh strawberries (453 grams)
1/4 cup vegan strawberry jam 78 grams

Instructions

Use a hand-mixer to smooth out the vegan cream, sugar powder, and vanilla extract in a bowl.
Add the vegan whipped crème and 1 cup of mashed strawberries to the cream-cheese mixture. Fold all ingredients together.
Fill the pie crust with the strawberry cream.
Spread the strawberry jam evenly on top of your filling.
Place the rest of the strawberries, cut into halves or quarters, on top of the jam and filling.
If desired, add the remaining whipped topping on top of strawberries. Refrigerate overnight or for four hours before serving. Keep leftovers in the refrigerator for up to five days in an airtight container.

Notes

Store in the fridge for up to five days. Store it in the refrigerator tightly wrapped with aluminum foil or plastic wrap. Or, store it individually in an airtight container.

Freeze: Strawberry cream pie can be frozen for up to three months. Wrap a pie tightly in plastic or aluminum foil to store it. Store individual slices in airtight containers. Thaw the pie overnight in the fridge.

Nutrition

Carbohydrates: 35g

Strawberry Cream Pie was first published on Jessica in the Kitchen.

By: Jessica Hylton
Title: Strawberry Cream Pie
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Published Date: Wed, 05 Jul 2023 05:00:00 +0000

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