Strawberries and Cream Pie is a delicious no-bake pie recipe that is light and refreshing and so easy to make! Sweet cream cheese filling in an Oreo crust, topped with tons of fresh strawberries!
I absolutely love fresh fruit and this Strawberries and Cream Pie is one of my favorite ways to eat strawberries! Only takes a few minutes to put this pie together and it can be stored in the refrigerator for a couple of days before serving, so it is easy to make in advance. This no bake strawberry cream pie recipe is a must-try dessert. Perfect for holidays and potlucks or just any time you want a fancy looking dessert that only takes a few minutes of prep time.
Is Strawberries and Cream Pie healthy?
Not sure this pie would qualify as a health food, but it’s actually a fairly low-calorie option as far as desserts go (only 200 calories per slice)! A couple things you can do to reduce the calories even more.
- Leave out the melted chocolate/shortening layer. You’ll barely even notice!
- Use low-fat or non-fat cream cheese.
- Use a sugar substitute (like Splenda) in place of the sugar.
- Swap out the sour cream with plain or Vanilla greek yogurt to add some protein. If you use a low-fat variety, you’ll probably save a few more calories too!
- Leave the chocolate off the top. Still delicious!
Can you use other fruit besides strawberries?
Strawberries are my favorite, but I’ve made the same pie with raspberries and it’s amazing. You can also do a combination of berries (raspberries, blackberries, blueberries and strawberries) – it’s all delicious!
What type of crust to use in no-bake Strawberry Pie?
I prefer to use an Oreo crust in this recipe, but you can use any pie crust that you want. I’ve tried the strawberries and cream pie with Oreo crust and with regular graham cracker crust, both are delicious! You can even do a standard pie crust if you have one on hand, just bake it and let it cool prior to making the pie.
Strawberries and Cream Pie Ingredients
-1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
-3 tsp shortening
-1 Oreo pie crust
-1 8-oz block cream cheese, softened
-1/2 cup sugar
-1/2 cup sour cream
-1 tsp vanilla
-1 tub Cool Whip (8 oz), thawed
-2 cups fresh strawberries, halved
How to Make Strawberries and Cream Pie
In a bowl, combine the chocolate chips and shortening. Melt in the microwave for about 30 seconds, stir and if needed, microwave for another 15-20 seconds.
Stir until combined and then pour ¾ of the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pie crust. Refrigerate until firm.
In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, sour cream, and vanilla extract with a hand mixer until smooth.
Fold in the cool whipped topping.
Pour or scoop the filling into the pie crust and then refrigerate overnight.
Arrange the strawberries on top of the pie. Microwave the remaining chocolate and then drizzle it over the top of the strawberries.
You can serve immediately after making the pie, but I usually place mine in the fridge for at least an hour before serving. You can also add the strawberries and chocolate before the overnight refrigeration, both ways work great.
STRAWBERRIES AND CREAM PIE
Ingredients
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 3 tsp shortening
- 1 Oreo pie crust I have also used a graham cracker crust and both options are fabulous
- 1 8- oz block cream cheese softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 8 oz tub Cool Whip thawed
- 2 cups fresh strawberries halved
Instructions
- Combine chocolate chips and shortening and melt in the microwave. I usually microwave it for about 30 seconds and then stir. If needed, microwave for another 15-20 seconds and stir again. Stir until well combined and then pour about 3/4 of the mixture into the bottom of the crust and refrigerate until firm.
- Beat the cream cheese, sugar, sour cream and vanilla until smooth.
- Fold in the Cool Whip.
- Pour (or scoop) the mixture into the crust and refrigerate overnight.
- Arrange the strawberries on top of the pie. Microwave the remaining chocolate and drizzle over the top. I usually refrigerate again for about an hour before serving. You can also add the strawberries and chocolate before refrigerating overnight - that works great too!
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CAN YOU REPLACE THE COOL WHIP?
If you can’t find Cool Whip where you live or you prefer not to use it in recipes, you can use stabilized whipped cream instead. If you just use regular whipped cream, the consistency will be too light and the cream will not hold up very well when mixed into the filling. It’s very simple to make your own stabilized whipped cream and it just takes a few minutes!
To make stabilized whipped cream, you will need the following ingredients:
- 4 ounces of cream cheese (softened to room temperature)
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- Beat the cream cheese with the powdered sugar and vanilla until soft and smooth.
- In a separate bowl, beat the whipping cream just until soft peaks form.
- Add the cream cheese mixture to the whipped cream and beat until stiff peaks are formed. Store in the refrigerator until ready to use.
A little tip for making whipped cream faster. Use a metal bowl for whipping the cream and place the bowl in the freezer for about 30 minutes before you make the whipped cream. This will significantly decrease the amount of time that you will need to beat the whipped cream – the process will go much faster!
How to Store Strawberries and Cream Pie?
Keep your pie well covered in the fridge until you’re ready to eat. For best results try to eat it within a few days. The older it gets the more juice gets released from the strawberries, which will cause your pie to slowly get soggy. Eating within 3 days is ideal.
Is Strawberries and Cream Pie Gluten Free?
It isn’t, but it easily could be! By swapping out the pie crust and choosing a gluten free variety, you can have a gluten free strawberries and cream pie! Just make sure to keep an eye out for cross contamination and to watch the labels if you’re avoiding gluten because of an allergy.
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Strawberries and Cream Pie is a delicious no-bake pie recipe that is light and refreshing and so easy to make! Sweet cream cheese filling in an Oreo crust, topped with tons of fresh strawberries!
megan @ whatmegansmaking says
This looks so good! I saw it on Tastespotting and just had to click over 🙂
Sara says
This looks so YUMMY!! Hope you can link up at my Trendy Tuesday party!! http://www.sweetlittlegals.com
Winnie says
This cake looks AMAZING<br />Simply mouth-watering 🙂
Tonna @ USS Crafty says
This looks so delicious! I want a slice!!!<br /><br />Navy Wifey Peters @ Submarine Sunday Link Party<br /><a href="http://usscrafty.blogspot.com/2013/01/submarine-sunday-16.html" rel="nofollow">http://usscrafty.blogspot.com/2013/01/submarine-sunday-16.html</a>
Jaime Brisko says
May I make a suggestion? Substitute the shortening with 36% heavy whipping cream. This will give the ganache (melted chocolate) a smoother consistency and prevent the nasty "fat film" on the roof of your mouth. Butter will do the same, but heavy cream provides a more creamy and less oily texture.
Nikkie says
Thanks so much…was looking for a substitute for the shortening and this is perfect!
melissa taylor says
Not sure how much whipping cream to use?
Mandy Thompson says
Just google a simple ganache online. It's usually 2 cups of chocolate chips (1 package) to either 1/2 or 1/4 cup of heavy whipping cream. Its very delicious. I make it all the time and its almost like a chocolate truffle.
Alison Ward says
What do u mean by 36% heavy whipping cream? Is it just whipping cream or am I looking for a btl that says 36% heavy whipping cream?
Jaime Brisko says
Suggestion: sub the shortening with heavy cream (36%). This will prevent and after film on the roof of your mouth.
Brenda says
This could not look make DELICIOUS!!!! W O W ! ! !
Tracy Scanlan says
Can you buy the Oreo pie crust in Australia? And if so who stocks it?
Kirsten says
If you can't find the crust in your local store you can make your own – it's fairly simple.<br /><br />http://www.thebakingpan.com/recipes/pies-tarts/chocolate-crumb-crust.html<br />
James says
I want to make a low carb version so I will use sugar free chocolate,stevia, and make an almond meal based crust….oh baby! ;-)<br />
LookWithin says
james, how did it go- the low carb. <br />i was wondering if coconut oil would work well instead of shortening?<br />and has anyone had any luck using the lower cal/fat options of the ingredients/ (ie the cream cheese, sour cream and cool whip all come in half fat…)
Nellie says
I almost always use the light versions of cream cheese, sour cream and cool whip for this and the pie still turns out great!
Angelica A. De Lara Delgado says
Whats the shortest amount to time i can leave it in the fridge? Is it necessary to leave overnight? I dont think i can wait that long! 🙂
Jessica Buhler says
Quite warm and muggy here in Minnesota.I'm going to make this now, and put it in the freezer to have a nice cool treat later on for dessert.I'll just take it out shortly before it's time to cut into it. I think it'll work out nicely 🙂
Beryl Lane says
Tracy Scanlan I live in Australia also.Being from the states originally I was lost when over there we have pie crust of every sorts available. I have found it easier to just make it yourself rather then try to hunt them down. For this crust just make it like you would a graham cracker crust. cheers mate
Lula Ajair says
Made this and it was absolutely delicious!!! Everyone loved it. Made it the exact way the recipe said.
fightforthebite says
This looks delicious and simple! I can't wait to try it!
sayjays32 says
I will definitely be making this for Thanksgiving Dinner, just hoping the frozen strawberries are just as good as the fresh ones…
Sandy Tomlinson says
My filling did not turn out as firm as it looks to be in the photo making it hard to cut the pie. I'm not sure what I did wrong. I followed the recipe to a tee & left in the fridge for over 24 hours.
Karen Hanly says
I so wish that all these amazing recipes didn't call for cream cheese and sour cream as no one in the family will eat either. I wish there was something that would work as a substitute
Jeanne Cardillo says
Gonna try this looks awesome
milicocinillas Sin Lactosa says
Lovely !!! Thaks <br />Milicocinillas