Deni's Strawberry Cheese Pie

36 Reviews

Prep: 15 min
Ready In: 2 hr 15 min

“Our mother, Ella Rose Heath Clark, used to make this pie for my brother, Deni. It was always his favorite. I share it in her loving memory. Strawberries may be sliced or left whole.” - by Kimberly Nielson

Ingredients

1 (9 inch) pie crust, baked
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups fresh strawberries

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Original recipe yields 1 9-inch pie

Directions

In a medium mixing bowl, whip the cream cheese until fluffy. Pour in the condensed milk and mix until smooth. Stir in the lemon juice and vanilla extract. Mix until all ingredients are thoroughly combined.
Pour the cream cheese mixture into the baked pastry shell. Top with strawberries (whole or sliced, depending on your preference). Chill at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (8 total)

Calories
355 cal
18%

Fat
19.3 g
30%

Carbs
39.8 g
13%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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Reviews (36)

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DEFINITENO

Aug. 28, 2003

"I have made this several times. The family loves it. I do cut back on the lemon juice though. I only add 1/3 cup instead of 1/2. Other than that, simply sinful...." See more"

Pamela Hazelton

Aug. 28, 2003

"Recipe is good, yet maybe too sweet for some tastes. Everyone here gobbled it up. Next time I'll try adding a little more cream cheese and a little less lemon juice to thicken it up and ease on the ac..." See moreid side. If you've got a sweet tooth, you'll love it. "

UNALASKA2

Jun. 1, 2007

"I took the advice of a previous reviewer and only added 1/3 cup of lemon juice. It was delicious! It is important to let the pie set for at least 2 hours before serving it - that allows the creamy ..." See morelayer to set up."

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