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Strawberry Shortcake Pie Recipe

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Strawberry Shortcake Pie is a delightful layered dessert featuring a crunchy Nilla wafer crust, creamy vanilla and strawberry gelatin fillings, topped with a buttery crumb topping and fresh whipped cream. Perfectly chilled and bursting with fruity flavors, this pie combines the classic taste of strawberry shortcake in a pie form.

Ingredients

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Crust

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

Fillings

  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 1/2 cup powdered sugar, divided
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 12 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 (3 oz) box strawberry gelatin mix, dry
  • 1/3 cup boiling water

Crumb Topping

  • 1 (3 oz) package vanilla instant pudding mix, dry
  • 1 (3 oz) package strawberry gelatin mix, dry
  • 1/2 cup softened butter, divided (4 Tablespoons for each crumble)
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour, divided (1/2 cup for each crumble)

Instructions

  1. Make the Crust: In a medium bowl, toss together Nilla wafer crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter using a fork. Press this mixture evenly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie plate. Place it in the refrigerator to chill while preparing the fillings.
  2. Make the Whipped Cream: Using a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, whip the heavy cream on high speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add 1/2 cup powdered sugar and vanilla extract, continuing to whip until stiff peaks form. Transfer the whipped cream to a separate bowl and set aside.
  3. Prepare the Vanilla Cream Filling: Replace the whisk with the paddle attachment on the mixer. Beat the softened cream cheese with the remaining 1 cup powdered sugar until smooth and creamy. Divide this cream cheese mixture in half, setting one half aside in a separate bowl. Add half of the whipped cream to the cream cheese mixture still in the mixer, combining gently until smooth. Pour this vanilla cream filling into the crust and smooth the surface evenly.
  4. Prepare the Strawberry Cream Filling: Add the reserved cream cheese mixture back to the bowl. Dissolve the strawberry gelatin mix in boiling water, stirring until fully dissolved. Pour this gelatin mixture into the cream cheese and beat until smooth and fully combined, scraping down the bowl sides as needed to prevent gelatin from setting. Remove the bowl from the mixer and gently fold in the remaining whipped cream. Pour this strawberry filling on top of the vanilla layer, smoothing it out evenly. Refrigerate the pie for at least 6 hours or overnight to set.
  5. Make the Crumb Topping: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. In one small bowl, combine the vanilla instant pudding mix, 4 tablespoons softened butter, and 1/2 cup flour; use a fork to mix until crumbly. In another small bowl, mix the strawberry gelatin mix, 4 tablespoons softened butter, and 1/2 cup flour until crumbly. Spread both the vanilla and strawberry crumbles evenly on the cookie sheet. Bake for 10 minutes, stirring halfway through to ensure even baking. Allow the crumb topping to cool completely.
  6. Assemble the Pie: Once the pie is firmly chilled and the crumb topping is cool, sprinkle the crumb mixture evenly over the top of the pie. Optionally, pipe dollops of freshly whipped cream around the pie’s border. Slice, serve, and enjoy this irresistible strawberry shortcake pie.

Notes

  • For best results, chill the pie overnight to allow the layers to set properly.
  • The crumb topping adds a delightful crunch and can be made ahead of time and stored in an airtight container.
  • Use full-fat cream cheese and heavy cream for the creamiest texture.
  • Be sure to fold the whipped cream gently into the gelatin mixture to maintain a light and airy filling.
  • This pie should be kept refrigerated and consumed within 3 days for optimal freshness.

Keywords: strawberry shortcake pie, strawberry pie, layered dessert, cream cheese pie, summer dessert, Nilla wafer crust pie

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