Categories: Dessert, Pie, Strawberries

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons cold water
• 2 teaspoons unflavored gelatin
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese , softened
• 3/4 cup heavy cream
• 1 pint fresh strawberries , hulled
• 2⁄3 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1 (9 inch) graham cracker crust

Directions

1. Add the cold water to a small bowl; sprinkle gelatin on top and let stand so gelatin can dissolve.

2. In the container of a food processor, combine the cream cheese, heavy cream, strawberries, sugar, and vanilla; process until mixture is smooth.

3. Add 1 inch of water in a small saucepan; bring water to a bare simmer.

4. Place the bowl with the gelatin on top of the simmering water and heat, whisking constantly, just until the gelatin melts (30 secons-1 minute).

5. With the food proessor running, pour the gelatin mixture through the feed chute into the strawberry mixture; process to create a smooth puree.

6. Transfer filling to the prepared pie shell.

7. Cover the pie with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 6 hours (up to 1 day) until the filling is completely set.

8. Serve topped with whipped cream and fresh berries if desired.

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