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Strawberry Icebox Pie
Cool, creamy, and bursting with fresh strawberry flavor, this easy icebox pie is perfect for potlucks or anytime you need a sweet slice of summer.
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Servings: 8
Calories: 396kcal
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Ingredients
- 1 (10-inch) graham cracker crust
- 2 cups fresh strawberries hulled and sliced, plus more for optional garnish
- 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese softened
- 1 (3-ounce) box Strawberry Jell-O
- 2 (8-ounce) containers Cool Whip
Instructions
Make the Strawberry Puree
- Add 2 cups of sliced strawberries to a blender.2 cups fresh strawberries
- Blend until a chunky puree forms—do not overblend.
Prepare the Creamy Strawberry Base
- In a large mixing bowl, combine sweetened condensed milk, softened cream cheese, and strawberry gelatin.1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk, 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, 1 (3-ounce) box Strawberry Jell-O
- Use an electric hand mixer on medium speed to beat until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
Add Strawberry Puree
- Pour the strawberry puree into the cream cheese mixture.
- Beat on low speed just until everything is combined.
Fold in the Whipped Topping
- Gently fold in 1 container of Cool Whip until the mixture is light and evenly blended.
Fill the Pie Crust
- Spoon the strawberry filling into the prepared graham cracker crust. (It will be heaping in the center)
- Smooth the top with a spatula.
Freeze
- Place in the freezer until firm, about an hour.
Add Whipped Topping
- Spread the second container of Cool Whip over the top of the pie as a fluffy topping.
Freeze and Serve
- Place the pie in the freezer and chill until the whipped topping is firm, about 1 hour.
- Remove from freezer just before serving. Garnish with additional sliced strawberries, if desired.
- Slice and serve cold.
Notes
Substitutions:
•Strawberries: Frozen strawberries (thawed and drained) can be used if fresh are unavailable.
•Cool Whip: Use homemade stabilized whipped cream (sweetened and whipped with marshmallow fluff) as an alternative.
•Cream Cheese: Neufchâtel cheese can be substituted for a lower-fat version.
Storage:
•Store any leftovers in the freezer, tightly covered with plastic wrap or foil, for up to 5 days.
•For the best texture, let the pie sit at room temperature for about 10–15 minutes before slicing.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 slice | Calories: 396kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 243mg | Potassium: 339mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 48g | Vitamin A: 617IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 236mg | Iron: 0.3mg
*Nutrition information is automatically calculated based on ingredient data and should be considered an estimate. When multiple ingredient options are provided, the first listed is used for calculation. Optional ingredients and garnishes are not included in the nutrition analysis.