Strawberry Icebox Pie
Yields: 8–10 slices
Prep: 20 min
Chill: 4+ hours (best overnight)
No bake!
Ingredients
Crust
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2 cups (200 g) graham cracker crumbs (about 14–16 full sheets)
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¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
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½ cup (113 g) unsalted butter, melted
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Pinch of salt
Strawberry Cream Filling
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1 lb (450 g) fresh strawberries, hulled + sliced (about 3 cups)
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1 can (14 oz / 397 g) sweetened condensed milk
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8 oz (226 g) cream cheese, softened
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1 cup (240 ml) heavy whipping cream
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¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar (divided)
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
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½ tsp lemon zest (optional)
Topping
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1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced or halved
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Whipped cream (optional)
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Fresh mint for garnish (optional)
Method
1. Make the Crust
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In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, melted butter, and salt.
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Press firmly into the bottom and slightly up the sides of a 9-inch pie dish (use the bottom of a measuring cup to pack tightly).
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Refrigerate while making filling (no baking needed).
2. Make Strawberry Purée
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Purée the 1 lb of sliced strawberries in a blender or food processor until completely smooth.
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Strain through a fine-mesh sieve to remove seeds (optional but recommended for silky texture). You should have about 1 cup of strawberry purée.
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Set aside.
3. Make the Filling
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In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese and 2 tbsp of the sugar until smooth and fluffy.
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Add sweetened condensed milk, lemon juice, lemon zest (if using), and vanilla. Beat until combined.
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Add strawberry purée and mix until fully incorporated. (Mixture will be pink and loose.)
4. Whip the Cream
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In a separate chilled bowl, beat heavy cream with remaining 2 tbsp sugar until stiff peaks form.
5. Fold Together
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Gently fold the strawberry cream cheese mixture into the whipped cream until no white streaks remain. Keep it light and airy.
6. Assemble
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Pour filling into prepared crust. Smooth top with a spatula.
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Refrigerate uncovered for 30 minutes, then cover loosely with plastic wrap (don’t touch the surface).
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Chill at least 4 hours (overnight is better).
7. Top & Serve
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Before serving, arrange fresh sliced strawberries on top.
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Add whipped cream rosettes around edges if desired.
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Garnish with mint.
