Strawberry Cream Cheese Pie

In a large bowl add the graham crackers and granulated sugar mixing to combine then add the melted butter, mix until you have a wet sand texture all around. Make Crust Step 1

Press graham cracker mixture into the bottom and slightly up upsides of a 9-inch pie plate. Make Crust Step 2

Place in the oven to bake for 5 minutes, until slightly golden brown. Let cool while you make the filling. Par-Bake Crust Step 3

In a large pot over low to medium heat add the diced strawberries, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and zest of one medium lemon Make Strawberry Topping Step 4

Add the slurry to the strawberry mixture and cook for five minutes. Once the mixture has thickened add the remaining sliced strawberries and transfer to a clean bowl to chill in the fridge for at least half an hour Thicken Step 5

Beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract for 2 minutes on medium to high speed. Make Filling Step 6

Slowly drizzle in heavy cream. Mix for an additional 2-3 minutes, until the mixture is light and fluffy, you want a thick whipped cream. Add Cream Step 7

Pour whipped cream cheese filling into cooled graham cracker crust. I like to use an offset spatula / palette knife to spread and even layer. Add Creamy Filling Step 8

Top with chilled strawberry mixture, I do a spoon-full at a time to help ensure I fully cover up the cream cheese filling. Chill for at least 4 hours. Then top with whipped cream. Add Strawberries Step 9