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Strawberry Shortcake Pie Recipe

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This Strawberry Shortcake Pie is a delightful no-bake dessert featuring a crisp Nilla wafer crust filled with luscious layers of vanilla and strawberry cream cheese fillings, topped with a crunchy crumble made from vanilla pudding and strawberry gelatin. Perfectly chilled and garnished with whipped cream, it offers a refreshing and indulgent treat for any occasion.

Ingredients

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Crust

  • 1 1/2 cup Nilla wafer crumbs
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 5 Tablespoons butter, melted

Whipped Cream

  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 1/2 cup powdered sugar, divided
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Fillings

  • 12 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 (3 oz) box strawberry gelatin mix, dry, divided
  • 1/3 cup boiling water
  • 1 (3 oz) package vanilla instant pudding mix, dry
  • 1/2 cup softened butter, divided (for crumble)
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour, divided (for crumble)

Instructions

  1. Make the Crust: Using a fork, combine the Nilla wafer crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter in a medium bowl. Mix until well incorporated. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie plate. Place the crust in the refrigerator to chill while preparing the fillings.
  2. Make the Whipped Cream: In a chilled stand mixer bowl fitted with a whisk attachment, whip the heavy cream on high speed until soft peaks form. Add 1/2 cup of the powdered sugar and the vanilla extract, then continue whipping until stiff peaks form. Transfer the whipped cream to a separate bowl.
  3. Prepare Cream Cheese Mixture: Replace the whisk with the paddle attachment. Beat the softened cream cheese and the remaining 1 cup powdered sugar together until smooth and creamy. Divide this mixture in half, transferring one half to a separate bowl and leaving the other half in the mixer bowl.
  4. Make Vanilla Filling: Add half of the whipped cream to the cream cheese mixture in the mixer bowl. Beat gently until combined. Spread this vanilla cream filling evenly over the crust in the pie plate.
  5. Make Strawberry Filling: Take the reserved cream cheese mixture and place it back in the mixer bowl. Dissolve half of the strawberry gelatin mix in the boiling water by stirring thoroughly. Pour the dissolved gelatin into the cream cheese mixture and beat until smooth. Scrape down the bowl sides to prevent gelatin from solidifying unevenly. Carefully fold in the remaining whipped cream using a spatula. Pour the strawberry filling evenly over the vanilla layer in the crust.
  6. Chill the Pie: Refrigerate the pie for at least 6 hours, preferably overnight, to allow the fillings to set properly.
  7. Make the Crumb Topping: Preheat the oven to 350ºF (175ºC) and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. In one small bowl, mix the vanilla instant pudding mix, 4 tablespoons softened butter, and 1/2 cup flour with a fork until a crumbly texture forms. In another small bowl, combine the remaining strawberry gelatin mix, 4 tablespoons softened butter, and 1/2 cup flour in the same manner. Spread both the vanilla and strawberry crumbles evenly on the baking sheet.
  8. Bake Crumb Topping: Bake the crumbles for 10 minutes, stirring halfway through to ensure even toasting. Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely.
  9. Assemble the Pie: Once the crumb topping is cooled, sprinkle it evenly over the chilled pie. Optionally, pipe dollops of freshly whipped cream around the pie’s border. Slice, serve, and enjoy this luscious Strawberry Shortcake Pie!

Notes

  • Make sure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature for smooth mixing.
  • Chilling the crust well before adding the filling helps maintain its shape and crunch.
  • Refrigerate the pie overnight if possible to allow the gelatin layers to fully set.
  • The crumble topping can be prepared a day ahead and stored in an airtight container.
  • For a lighter option, substitute the heavy cream with whipped topping, but note texture differences.
  • Use parchment paper on the cookie sheet to prevent the crumble from sticking during baking.

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