I can’t get enough of this Fresh Strawberry Pie Recipe…Amazing! The tart and sweet strawberries paired with the amazing creamy no-bake cheesecake layer are a match made in strawberry heaven. Add a little flaky pie crust in there, and forget about it….half the pie is gone before I knew what happened. For another dessert with fresh strawberries and cream cheese, try this Strawberry Pretzel Dessert with Fresh Strawberries.
I blame my friend, Tracie, for my obsession with Strawberry Pie. She introduced me to her perfect version of Fresh Strawberry Pie, and before that moment, I didn’t even know I liked it. Now it is on my “Things I Must Eat 10 of Before Strawberry Season Comes and Goes” list.
Tracie has a top-secret family recipe that she uses, so I’ve been experimenting to come up with my own version. I gotta say, this little Fresh Strawberry Pie is a winner.
More Amazing Berry Desserts
- Lemon Blueberry Chiffon Pie
- The Best Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp
- Brown Butter Raspberry Pie
- The Best Blueberry Crumble Pie
- No-Bake Cherry Cheesecake
- Magnolia Bakery Blueberry Jamboree
There really aren’t words for how delicious it is. Don’t waste another minute reading this post. Jump up and go get yourself 2 lbs of strawberries, so you can get this little sucker made and in your belly! RUN!
…..homemade pie crust….ain’t nobody got time for that. Just grab yourself a deep-dish frozen pie crust like I did.
This pie represents everything that is right with the world. I hope it makes you as happy as it makes me.
HOW TO MAKE FRESH STRAWBERRY PIE RECIPE…AMAZING!
- Bake deep-dish frozen pie crust according to package directions. Let the pie crust cool completely.
- Chop one pound of the strawberries into tiny pieces. You can do this by hand or with a food processor.
- Cut the other pound of strawberries in half. If there are some huge ones, cut them in thirds or fourths. Reserve the strawberries for later.
- In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup sugar, cornstarch, the juice of half a lemon, and the finely chopped strawberries. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until thickened.
- Remove from heat.
- In a small/medium mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, sour cream, remaining sugar, and vanilla. Using a hand mixer or a whisk, beat the mixture until completely combined and smooth.
- Spread cream cheese mixture into the bottom of the completely cooled pie crust.
- Add the largely chopped strawberries to the thickened strawberry glaze mixture and stir gently until they are all coated.
- Next, pour the strawberry mixture over the cream cheese layer in the pie crust.
- Refrigerate for 2-3 hours or until ready to serve.
- Enjoy!
Tips for making Fresh Strawberry Pie Recipe
- To fit the cream cheese and strawberry layer into the pie shell, use a deep-dish frozen pie crust or make your own deep-dish crust.
- Use a food processor to chop the first pound of strawberries into tiny pieces.
- The 6 ounces of cream cheese is just enough for my preference. If you want to use the whole 8-ounce block of cream cheese, it will still turn out delicious.
- You can make this pie the day before serving. Keep the pie covered and refrigerated until ready to serve.
Chef’s Tools:
More amazing strawberry recipes
- 1 deep-dish frozen pie crust, baked according to directions (or make your own)
- 2 lbs fresh strawberries
- 1 cup sugar, a little less if strawberries are nice and sweet
- 3 tbsp cornstarch
- the juice of half a lemon
- 6 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ⅔ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla
- Bake the deep dish frozen pie crust according to package directions. Let the pie crust cool completely.
- Chop one pound of the strawberries into tiny pieces. You can do this by hand or with a food processor.
- Cut the other pound of strawberries in half. If there are some huge ones, cut them in thirds or fourths and reserve them for later.
- In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup sugar, cornstarch, the juice of half a lemon, and the finely chopped strawberries. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until thickened.
- Remove from heat.
- In a small/medium mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, sour cream, remaining sugar, and vanilla. Using a hand mixer or a whisk, beat the mixture until completely combined and smooth.
- Spread cream cheese mixture into the bottom of the completely cooled pie crust.
- Add the largely chopped strawberries to the thickened strawberry glaze mixture and stir gently until they are all coated.
- Next, pour the strawberry mixture over the cream cheese layer in the pie crust.
- Refrigerate for 2-3 hours or until ready to serve.
Easy weeknight dinners
I can’t wait for our local strawberries to be ready to pick 🙂 This will be one of the first things I make!
This was awesome. Nothing more to say.
Thank you Jennifer!
My wife and I made this recipe today and it was AMAZING!!! I bought two frozen nine inch pie shells.and used both of them. We are having family visiting this weekend and will be getting more ingredients for two more. Hats off to you, great job.
Thank you so much Ted. I love this pie so much too. You just convinced me that I need to make some this weekend too. 🙂
I just made this for pi day and I can’t believe I’ve gone so long without this dessert in my life. It’s simply delicious!! I don’t think I’ll ever make pies again without including this as a must make.
Yay!!!! I am so glad to hear you made it and even happier to hear you love it as much as I do!!!! I’m going to need to make this soon!
This recipe was amazing! I picked fresh strawberries and was looking for something to do with them. I made 2 of these pies, one for the neighbour and we all loved it! I am trying with raspberries today!
It’s totally the best, right! 🙂 I am so glad you liked it. Raspberry will be delish! My mom was telling me the other day that she used the cream cheese mixture under a coconut cream pie she made and it was delicious…the possibilities are endless. Thank you for taking the time to come back and let me know you liked it.
Maria
Is it still good If you make this a day ahead of time?
yes, just keep it covered in the fridge and don’t cut into until the day you plan to serve it.
I made this for my son’s birthday yesterday. I added a little chopped rhubarb, since I had it on hand. It was amazing! Thank you!
Delicious! When it was strawberry season here I made this yummy pie numerous times. I am made it with fresh peaches…so good!
I am so glad to hear that Rhonda! I absolutely LOVE this pie and feel like I need to scream it from the rooftops. Peach sound delicious. I’ll have to give it a try.
Do u know how many carbs are in this? Going to make it a group activity for some kids but 1 is diabetic and is in a carb count.
I am so sorry, I do not know.
Cream Cheese comes in 8oz packages. Did you have a reason for using only 6oz.
Yes, I felt like 8 was a little too much, but if you want to use all 8, I’m sure it will still be delicious!
This is delicious!! I used a graham cracker crust instead-store bought. The filling itself has great flavor but combined with layer of cream cheese mix just takes it over the top. I also used 8 oz cream cheese. Great recipe for any purpose.
Yumm! I’ll have to try it with a graham cracker crust! I love the combo of the strawberry with the cream cheese layer too. SO good!
I’m not a fan of cream cheese. How would ricotta cheese work in this recipe? Thank you
Hi Ada, It would probably be better to omit the cheese layer and just go with straight strawberry filling and add some whipped cream on top.
Hi made this, it was delicious. Too much for 1 pie so I’m assuming this a 2 pie recipe.
Glad you liked it Dorine. In a shallow pie tin it could make two pies. I usually make it in a deep dish and it just makes one.
I made this yesterday, followed directions. Pie was flavorful, but Very runny. Not so appetizing looking. Sauce running off pan all over the place. Whole pie turned into mush:(
Hi Liz, So sorry your pie was runny. Depending on elevation the sauce may need a little extra boiling time. It will be sort of thick before you add the fresh berries and should still look slightly thick as you are pouring it into the crust. If it is really watery it needs to boil a little longer.
Any idea if this could be made ahead of time and frozen? We just came home from picking 15 lbs of strawberries (we got a little too into it!)!!
Unfortunately, this would not freeze well.
Delish!!!
Makin it again. A keeper and easy
Yay! I am making this this weekend, can’t wait!
Looks great! Can I use greek yogurt instead of sour cream?
It’s worth a shot. I have never tried it though.
WOW! Made this three times already-best strawberry dessert ever…
Thank you Annette, I love hearing this! It is one of my all time favorites!
This was a fabulous pie!!! My husband is picky and he had 2 (big) pieces. I’m sorry I didn’t make your wonderful sounding butter crust to go with the amazing filling. I used a Trader Joes crust which if your going to buy one, it’s a good one! Thanks for a great recipe!!!!!
Love hearing this Janet! So glad it was a hit!