Strawberry Cream Cheese Pie

Ingredients

• 1 refrigerated pie crust or homemade if preferred

Cream Cheese Layer

• 12 oz. cream cheese room temperature
• 1 ¼ cup powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/3 cup heavy whipping cream

Strawberry Layer

• 1 lb. strawberries thinly sliced
• 1 3 oz package strawberry Jell-O
• ½ cup cold water
• ½ cup hot water

Instructions

Cream Cheese Layer

1. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth.
2. Add the vanilla and powdered sugar and mix on low speed until combined and smooth.
3. Add the heavy cream and mix on low until incorporated, then increase speed to high for about 1 minute until thick and fluffy.

Strawberry Topping

4. In a large glass measuring cup, add the hot water and sprinkle the Jell-O over top and whisk until the powder dissolves. Add in the remaining cold water and whisk.

Assembly

5. Spread cream cheese filling into the bottom of the cooled pie crust.
6. Top the cream cheese filling with the sliced strawberries, then carefully pour the Jell-O mixture over the strawberries to fill the crust.
7. Refrigerate for 4-6 hours or until completely set. Top with whipped cream and fresh berries if desired and serve!