Description
A creamy, no‑bake dessert bursting with strawberry flavor. A crunchy pecan‑graham crust meets a rich filling made with condensed milk, cream cheese, whipped cream, and blended strawberries—perfectly chilled and ideal for warm days.
Ingredients
For the crust:
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9 graham cracker sheets (~140 g)
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¾ cup pecans (~80 g)
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¼ cup light brown sugar (~50 g)
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½ tsp salt
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6 Tbsp unsalted butter (~85 g), melted
For the filling:
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16 oz (450 g) fresh or frozen strawberries, stemmed
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1¼ cup (300 g) heavy whipping cream
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1 14‑oz (396 g) can sweetened condensed milk
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4 oz (110 g) cream cheese, at room temperature
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Extra whipped cream or fresh strawberries for serving (optional)
Instructions
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Crust: Combine graham crackers, pecans, brown sugar, and salt in a food processor until finely ground. Stir in melted butter, press into bottom of a 9-inch (springform) pan; set aside .
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Filling: Whip heavy cream to stiff peaks and set aside. Process strawberries until a thick icy slush remains (some small chunks fine).
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In another bowl, cream together cream cheese and condensed milk until smooth. Gently beat in processed strawberries, scrape down bowl sides.
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Fold whipped cream into that mixture until combined (do not overmix).
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Pour filling over crust, cover firmly with plastic wrap. Freeze until solid—about 6 hours or overnight.
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Allow pie to rest at room temperature ~10 minutes before slicing. Serve with extra whipped cream or fresh berries if desired .
Notes
Use frozen strawberries if fresh aren’t available; process into slush and drain excess juice as desired. Frozen berries may produce slightly softer texture .
Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature to avoid lumps
If using fresh strawberries, hull and rinse beforehand.
- Prep Time: ~30 minutes
- Cook Time: ~6 hours (or overnight)
- Category: Dessert · Pie
- Method: No-Bake; Freezing
- Cuisine: American / Southern