Elegant Light Strawberry Pie
Delight in the charm of an "Elegant Light Strawberry Pie," a dessert that perfectly balances indulgence and freshness. Featuring a buttery graham cracker crust baked to golden perfection, a luscious filling of creamy low-fat cream cheese and tangy Greek yogurt, and crowned with a vibrant layer of glazed fresh strawberries, this recipe is a showstopper. With only 25 minutes of prep time, this easy-to-make pie is ideal for impressing guests or adding a touch of elegance to weeknight dinners. Serve chilled for a refreshing treat that combines light textures and bright, fruity flavors. Perfect for summer gatherings or anytime you're craving a light and beautiful dessert, this pie is both visually stunning and irresistibly delicious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 0.25 cups granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 8 ounces low-fat cream cheese
- 0.5 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup Greek yogurt (plain, 2%)
- 1.5 pounds fresh strawberries
- 0.5 cups strawberry jelly or glaze
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and granulated sugar. Melt the butter and mix it into the crumbs until the mixture resembles wet sand.
Press the mixture evenly into a 9-inch pie dish, covering the bottom and sides to form a crust.
Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, until lightly golden. Remove it from the oven and allow it to cool completely.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract together until smooth and creamy. Fold in the Greek yogurt until fully combined.
Spread the cream mixture evenly over the cooled crust, smoothing out the top with a spatula.
Rinse and hull the fresh strawberries. Slice them in halves or quarters, depending on your desired presentation, and arrange them decoratively on top of the cream layer.
Warm the strawberry jelly or glaze slightly in the microwave to make it easier to spread (about 10 seconds); then, using a pastry brush, lightly coat the strawberries with the glaze for a shiny finish.
Refrigerate the pie for at least 2 hours to set before serving.
Slice and enjoy this elegant, light strawberry pie as a delightful dessert!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
384 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 16.9 g | 22% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.4 g | 47% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 40 mg | 13% | |
| Sodium | 257 mg | 11% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 48.7 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.4 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 33.2 g | ||
| Protein | 6.3 g | 13% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 94 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 1.0 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 241 mg | 5% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
