A graham cracker crust and fresh strawberries make this no-bake strawberry pie the perfect dessert.

Similar to its layered counterpart, you might make this delicious dessert a day ahead.

Add the butter and pulse again until the mixture is evenly moistened.

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Spray a 9-inch deep dish pie plate with cooking spray.

Transfer the crumbs to the plate and spread evenly over the bottom and up the sides of the pan.

Macerate strawberries:

Stir together strawberries and granulated sugar in a medium bowl.

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Transfer to a separate bowl.

Add the strawberries and their juices and beat on low speed until combined, about 30 seconds.

Add 1/2 cup of the whipped cream; beat on low speed until combined, 15 to 20 seconds.

Southern Living No Bake Strawberry Pie crushing the graham crackers into crumbs

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Gradually fold remaining whipped cream into cream cheese mixture using a rubber spatula.

Dollop the mixture into the prepared crust and spread evenly.

Cover and refrigerate until set, about 8 hours, or overnight.

Southern Living No Bake Strawberry Pie crust after adding the butter

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Beat with a hand mixer on medium speed, until stiff peaks form, 1 to 2 minutes.

Place a strawberry half cut-side down on each dollop.

Update

This recipe has been updated for a thicker pie filling.

Southern Living No Bake Strawberry Pie pressing the crust into the plate

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Southern Living No Bake Strawberry Pie macerating the strawberries

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Southern Living No Bake Strawberry Pie whipping the cream

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Southern Living No Bake Strawberry Pie beating the cream cheese until creamy

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Southern Living No Bake Strawberry Pie adding the strawberries

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Southern Living No Bake Strawberry Pie adding some of the whipped cream to the filling

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Southern Living No Bake Strawberry Pie folding in the whipped cream

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Southern Living No Bake Strawberry Pie adding the filling to the crust

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Southern Living No Bake Strawberry Pie making the whipped cream topping

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Southern Living No Bake Strawberry Pie adding the topping to the pie

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Southern Living No Bake Strawberry Pie adding the fresh strawberries to the top of the pie

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