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Easy No-Bake Strawberry Cream Cheese Pie with Pretzel Crust

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A quick and easy no-bake pie featuring a salty pretzel crust and a creamy strawberry cream cheese filling, perfect for summer gatherings without heating up the kitchen.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups pretzel twists or sticks, crushed
  • 6 tablespoons (85g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 8 ounces (225g) cream cheese, softened to room temperature
  • 3/4 cup (90g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (240ml) heavy whipping cream, chilled
  • 2 cups (about 300g) fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • Pinch of salt (optional, if using unsalted butter)

Instructions

  1. Crush 2 cups of pretzels by placing them in a heavy-duty zip-top bag and using a rolling pin or heavy pan until mostly fine crumbs with some small chunks remain (about 5 minutes).
  2. In a medium bowl, combine crushed pretzels with 6 tablespoons melted butter and a pinch of salt if using unsalted butter. Mix until crumbs are evenly coated and hold together when pressed.
  3. Press the crust mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch (23 cm) pie dish. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes to set.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, beat 8 ounces softened cream cheese with 3/4 cup powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth and creamy (3–4 minutes with an electric mixer).
  5. In a separate bowl, whip 1 cup heavy cream until soft peaks form (2–3 minutes). Gently fold whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture without deflating it.
  6. Fold in 1 1/2 cups of sliced strawberries and 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Reserve remaining strawberries for topping.
  7. Pour the filling into the chilled pretzel crust and spread evenly. Arrange reserved strawberry slices decoratively on top.
  8. Refrigerate the pie for at least 2 hours or overnight to firm up and meld flavors.
  9. Before serving, optionally drizzle honey or sprinkle chopped fresh mint for a fresh touch.

Notes

Use room temperature cream cheese for a smooth filling. Chill the crust before adding filling to help it set. Gently fold whipped cream to keep the filling light and airy. For gluten-free, use gluten-free pretzels or crushed nuts. For dairy-free, substitute cream cheese with vegan cream cheese and heavy cream with coconut cream.

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Keywords: no-bake pie, strawberry pie, cream cheese pie, pretzel crust, summer dessert, easy dessert, quick dessert

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