Step 1: CRUST Whirl vanilla wafers in food processor until fine crumbs. Add melted butter and oil pulse until combined.
Step 2: Press crumbs on bottom and sides of shallow 9" pie plate. Refrigerate 20 minutes.
Step 3: BRING TO ROOM TEMPERATURE BEFORE BAKING if you are using a glass pie plate. Bake until golden, 15 -18 minutes. Cool completely before filling.
Step 4: FILLING Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar and continue to beat until smooth.
Step 5: In food processor or blender, puree 1/4 pound of the strawberries. There should be about 1/3 cup of puree. Fold puree into filling. Pour filling into crust. It will not reach the top.
Step 6: Freeze just until firm. 1 1/2 - 2hours.
Step 7: TOPPING Quarter, half or slice remaining strawberries. Toss with granulated sugar and let stand 10 minutes.
Step 8: Let pie set at room temperature 40 minutes before serving. Top each slice with strawberry topping.
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