Easy Strawberry Pie

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven

   Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. 2

   Make the crust

   Mix the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter in a bowl. Press the mixture into a 9-inch pie plate and bake for 10 minutes.

3. 3

   Prepare the filling

   Wash and dry the strawberries, then cut off the tops. If they are large, cut them in half. In a small saucepan, whisk together the sugar, cornstarch, and cold water. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring continuously, until the mixture thickens.

4. 4

   Assemble the pie

   Arrange half of the strawberries in the prepared pie crust. Pour some of the cornstarch mixture over the berries and jiggle it around to make sure the mixture goes in and around all the berries. Repeat with the remaining berries on top, and cover with just enough of the cornstarch mixture to coat the berries and hold them in.

5. 5

   Chill the pie

   Refrigerate the pie for at least 4 hours, or until it's mostly set. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for another 30 minutes.

6. 6

   Make the whipped cream

   Using a hand mixer, beat the heavy cream until soft peaks form. In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Slowly beat in the maple syrup until it's loose and creamy. Fold the cream cheese mixture into the whipped cream.

7. 7

   Serve

   Serve the pie slices cold, with a dollop of the whipped cream cheese on top.