This Strawberry Glace Pie offers a delightful contrast of textures and flavors, combining a rich, smooth cream cheese base with a bright, jewel-toned strawberry glaze. The dessert is built on a sturdy baked pie shell, providing a buttery crunch that supports the soft, tangy filling. The glaze is crafted from fresh strawberries, sugar, and cornstarch, resulting in a glossy, gelatinous layer that sets firmly without being too stiff. It’s an elegant yet approachable dessert perfect for summer gatherings, holidays, or simply treating yourself to something special. The natural sweetness of the berries shines through, balanced perfectly by the tang of the cream cheese. Easy to assemble and requiring no baking for the filling, this pie is a crowd-pleaser that looks as impressive as it tastes.
Strawberry Glace Pie
Description
This Strawberry Glace Pie offers a delightful contrast of textures and flavors, combining a rich, smooth cream cheese base with a bright, jewel-toned strawberry glaze. The dessert is built on a sturdy baked pie shell, providing a buttery crunch that supports the soft, tangy filling. The glaze is crafted from fresh strawberries, sugar, and cornstarch, resulting in a glossy, gelatinous layer that sets firmly without being too stiff. It&# 226;ÂÂs an elegant yet approachable dessert perfect for summer gatherings, holidays, or simply treating yourself to something special. The natural sweetness of the berries shines through, balanced perfectly by the tang of the cream cheese. Easy to assemble and requiring no baking for the filling, this pie is a crowd-pleaser that looks as impressive as it tastes.Ingredients
Directions
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Prep the strawberries by washing, hulling, and mashing enough to measure 1 cup. Reserve the remaining 5 cups whole or halved for later if desired, though the recipe implies using the mashed portion for the glaze base.
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In a medium saucepan, whisk together the sugar and cornstarch until well combined and free of lumps.
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Gradually stir in the water and the 1 cup of mashed strawberries, mixing until smooth.
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Cook the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it comes to a boil and thickens significantly, about 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from heat.
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While the glaze cools slightly, beat the softened cream cheese in a small bowl until completely smooth and creamy.
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Spread the smooth cream cheese evenly over the bottom of the baked pie shell.
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Pour the warm strawberry glaze over the cream cheese layer, spreading it gently to cover the entire surface.
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Refrigerate the pie for at least 3 hours, or until the glaze is completely set and firm.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 649.6kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 31.8g49%
- Saturated Fat 17.2g86%
- Cholesterol 65.2mg22%
- Sodium 329.0mg14%
- Total Carbohydrate 87.3g30%
- Dietary Fiber 0.5g2%
- Sugars 61.6g
- Protein 6.0g12%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
Storage: Keep the pie covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Serve chilled for the best texture.
Variations: For Peaches Glace Pie, substitute 5 cups sliced fresh peaches (about 7 medium peaches) for the strawberries. For Raspberry Glace Pie, substitute 6 cups fresh raspberries for the strawberries.
Tip: Ensure the cream cheese is fully softened at room temperature before beating to avoid lumps in the filling layer.
Cooking Tip: When making the glaze, do not stop stirring once it begins to bubble to prevent scorching. The glaze will continue to thicken as it cools.
