Prep Time
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
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Chill Time: 4 hours (or overnight)
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Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
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Servings: 8 slices
🍳 Equipment
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Mixing bowl
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Electric mixer or whisk
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Measuring cups
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Rubber spatula
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9-inch pie dish
🥘 Ingredients
Crust
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1½ cups graham cracker crumbs
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⅓ cup melted butter
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¼ cup sugar
Filling
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1 cup fresh strawberries, finely chopped
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1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
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1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
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¼ cup fresh lemon juice
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1 cup whipped topping (Cool Whip)
Topping (Optional)
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Fresh strawberry slices
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Whipped cream
📝 Ingredient Notes
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Strawberries: Fresh works best; drain well to avoid excess moisture.
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Cream cheese: Full-fat gives the creamiest texture.
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Condensed milk: Do not substitute with evaporated milk.
👨🍳 Instructions
1. Make crust
Mix graham crumbs, sugar, and melted butter.
Press firmly into pie dish. Chill 15 minutes.
2. Mix filling
Beat cream cheese until smooth.
Add condensed milk, lemon juice, and vanilla. Mix until creamy.
3. Fold
Gently fold in chopped strawberries and whipped topping.
4. Chill
Pour filling into crust. Smooth top.
Refrigerate 4 hours or overnight until set.
5. Serve
Garnish with fresh strawberries and whipped cream.
📊 Nutrition (Approx per slice)
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Calories: 390
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Protein: 6g
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Carbs: 45g
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Fat: 22g
⭐ Tips & Variations
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Frozen strawberries: Thaw and drain very well.
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Chocolate crust: Use chocolate graham crackers or Oreo crust.
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Lighter version: Use reduced-fat cream cheese and light whipped topping.
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Extra strawberry flavor: Add 2 tbsp strawberry puree.
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Freezer option: Freeze 2 hours for a firmer, ice-cream-like texture.
