Easy Strawberry Pie

Name: Easy Strawberry Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 6 h 30 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs; 5 tablespoons sugar; 7 tablespoons salted butter, melted; 1/2 cup sugar (use 3/4 cup if berries are less sweet); 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 1 1/2 cups cold water; 3 ounces strawberry Jell O powder; 4 to 5 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and halved if large; 3/4 cup heavy cream; 4 ounces cream cheese, softened; 1/4 cup maple syrup

This refreshing pie features juicy fresh strawberries in a buttery graham cracker crust topped with creamy whipped cheese.

By Recipes By Nani· 🌍 American· August 6, 2026

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Prep

15 minutes

Cook

15 minutes

Total

6 hours 30 minutes

Serves

This strawberry pie is a true family favorite at our house. It is the perfect combination of cold, sweet berries and a salty, crunchy graham cracker crust, finished off with a light cream cheese whipped cream that makes every bite extra special.

It is also a wonderful recipe to get the kids involved in the kitchen. Setting up an assembly line to prep the berries is a great way to spend time together, and the finished pie is a real showstopper to bring out to the table on a warm summer evening.

🧺 Ingredients

1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
5 tablespoons sugar
7 tablespoons salted butter, melted
1/2 cup sugar (use 3/4 cup if berries are less sweet)
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 1/2 cups cold water
3 ounces strawberry Jell O powder
4 to 5 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and halved if large
3/4 cup heavy cream
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup maple syrup

👩‍🍳Instructions

1
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
2
Combine the graham cracker crumbs, 5 tablespoons of sugar, and melted butter. Press this mixture firmly into a 9 inch pie plate and bake for 10 minutes, then let it cool.
3
In a small saucepan, whisk together the sugar, cornstarch, and cold water. Cook over medium low heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and begins to bubble.
4
Continue cooking for two more minutes, then stir in the strawberry Jell O powder until fully dissolved. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
5
Place half of the fresh strawberries into the cooled crust. Drizzle some of the Jell O mixture over the berries, then layer the remaining berries on top and coat them with the rest of the mixture.
6
Refrigerate the pie for 4 to 6 hours until it is fully set.
7
To make the topping, beat the heavy cream in a bowl until soft peaks form. In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and maple syrup until smooth, then gently fold this into the whipped cream.
8
Serve each cold slice of pie with a generous dollop of the cream cheese whipped cream on top.

💡 Tips

For the best texture, keep the pie refrigerated until you are ready to serve. This pie is best enjoyed within 24 hours of making it because the fresh strawberries will begin to soften and release their juices over time.

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