Strawberry cream pie is the no-bake dessert we all need for summer entertaining! It features a delectable combination of sweet berries, a rich cheesecake-like filling, and a light layer of whipped cream on top—and it’s all nestled inside a flaky pie crust. Oh yes. Whether you’re looking for something to bring to your next family picnic or simply want a delicious dessert to cap off a weeknight dinner, this strawberry cream pie is guaranteed to satisfy everyone’s sweet tooth. (Can’t get enough strawberries when they’re in season? Me neither! Try my 5-Ingredient Strawberry Crumble and Strawberry Granita too.)
Why You’ll Love This Strawberry Cream Pie Recipe
These are all the reasons I’m loving this strawberry cream pie recipe:
It’s vegan. Hooray! Not a lot of cream pie recipes are vegan—in fact, at most stores and restaurants not any of them are. But all you need are a few simple swaps to make a strawberry cream pie that’s completely plant-based. It’s easy to make. With only a handful ingredients and simple instructions, you can whip up this cool, creamy, summery dessert in no time. It’s delicious. With the sweet flavour of ripe strawberries, rich and creamy texture, and flaky crust, you won’t be able to resist helping yourself to a second slice. (I say: go for it!)
Notes on Ingredients
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Vegan pie crust – Use a store-bought crust, or if you’re in the mood to turn on the oven, make my vegan pie crust or gluten-free vegan pie crust. Vegan cream cheese – Let this soften on the countertop before starting the recipe. Vanilla extract Powdered sugar Vegan whipped cream – Use store-bought or homemade vegan whipped cream. Fresh strawberries – Make sure they’re ripe and sweet—they’re the star of the show here! Vegan strawberry jam – A layer of jam adds sweetness and delightful jammy texture to the pie.
Which Cream Cheese Brands Are Vegan?
If you’ve never bought vegan cream cheese before, there are lots of brands on the market these days—even Philadelphia has a plant-based cream cheese now! Other options include Miyoko’s, Daiya, Violife, Tofutti, and Kite Hill.
How to Make Strawberry Cream Pie
Here’s how to whip up strawberry cream pie: Make the cream cheese mixture. Use a hand mixer to beat the vegan cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract in a mixing bowl until smooth. Mash the strawberries. Mash 1 cup of strawberries until they reach a chunky jam-like texture. Finish the filling. Fold the strawberries and whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture. Assemble. Pour the strawberry cream filling into the pie crust, then spread the strawberry jam in an even layer on top. Cut the remaining strawberries into halves or quarters and place them over the jam layer, followed by the remaining whipped cream. Chill. Refrigerate for 4 hours, or up to overnight before serving.
Tips for Success
This recipe is incredibly easy to make, but here are a few simple tips to make sure your vegan strawberry cream pie turns out perfect:
Use a cooled pie crust. If you’re baking your own pie crust for this recipe, you’ll need to let it cool completely before adding the filling. Let the cream cheese soften first. This will make it easier to mix with the other filling ingredients and give the pie a smoother texture. Be patient. Let the pie chill before slicing it. It’s hard to be patient when you’re waiting for strawberry cream pie, but if you cut it too soon, it won’t hold its shape!
Variations
For a raspberry cream pie, replace the strawberry jam and fresh strawberries with raspberry jam and fresh raspberries. You can also try making the recipe with fresh peaches and peach jam! For a chocolate twist, add vegan chocolate chips to the filling mixture or top the pie with shavings from your favourite vegan dark chocolate bar.
How to Store
Store strawberry cream pie in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. To keep it fresh, make sure it’s tightly covered with plastic wrap or aluminum foil before storing, or store individual slices in an airtight container.
Can I Freeze Strawberry Cream Pie?
You can freeze strawberry cream pie for up to 3 months. To store a whole pie, wrap it tightly in aluminum foil or plastic wrap; store individual slices in an airtight container. When you’re ready to enjoy, thaw it overnight in the refrigerator.
More Vegan Pie Recipes
Vegan Sweet Potato Pie Vegan Apple Pie Recipe King’s Shepherd’s Pie Vegan Pecan Pie Recipe
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