Strawberry Cream Cheese Pie
"This strawberry cream cheese pie recipe will have you entire family smacking your lips and asking for more. From the flaky crust to the cream cheese base to the fresh strawberries and glaze — it’s the BEST recipe and oh-so-easy. It tastes close enough to a cheesecake, yet is much lighter and requires less attention and work. The only part you need to bake is the crust! (And you can buy a store-made one of you like!) That’s perfect for us. If you want more delicious pie recipes, check out our recipes for No-Bake Strawberry Jello Pie, No Bake Pumpkin Pie or Deep Dish Apple Pie."
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Roll out pie crust and press into a deep dish pie pan. Use a fork to poke holes on the bottom and sides of the crust. Bake at 450 for 7-9 minutes. Remove from oven and cool.
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In a medium bowl, whip cream until stiff peaks form. Add cream cheese, vanilla and sugar and whip until smooth and fluffy.
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In a saucepan, add strawberry jelly, lemon juice, sugar and water and bring to a slow simmer, stirring until everything is combined. Remove from heat and cool.
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Once crust has cooled, fill with cream cheese filling and top with whole strawberries. After the glaze is cooled to room temperature, coat the strawberries with glaze.
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Chill for 30 minutes to 1 hour before serving.