Strawberry Cream Pie Cups...and a Valentine's Day GIVEAWAY!
Author: Tina @ Just Putzing Around the Kitchen
Yields: 4
- 1 cups graham cracker crumbs (About 7 full/long crackers -- just throw them in a gallon bag, zip, and crush with a rolling pin.)
- 3 tbsp butter, melted
- 8oz cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 cups light whipping cream
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup freeze dried strawberries, pureed into a fine powder
- ½ to 1 cup sliced strawberries (for garnish)
- In a small bowl, mix together graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until a crumbly, moist mixture forms.
- Divide graham cracker mixture among 4 dishes/bowls/glasses. Gently but firmly press/pack the mixture down into the bottom of each glass. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, use an electric mixture to beat your cream until it holds firm peaks. Set aside.
- In a separate, larger bowl, mix cream cheese, vanilla, powdered dehydrated strawberries, and powdered sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Fold about ⅓ of the whipped cream into your cream cheese mixture to lighten it, then add the rest. Gently fold until evenly incorporated and smooth.
- Place filling into the fridge to chill for 15-30 minutes.
- Spoon filling into a piping bag with a large tip. Pipe the swirls of filling evenly into each glass, on top of the graham cracker mixture.
- Top with sliced strawberries. (Optional - you can also drizzle with melted chocolate if you really want to treat yourself)
- Chill strawberry cream pie cups in the fridge until ready to serve.
- Enjoy!
Recipe by Just Putzing Around the Kitchen at https://www.justputzing.com/2015/02/strawberry-cream-pie-cups-and-a-valentines-day-giveaway.html
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