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Let's put cookies aside for a moment. Have you gone out strawberry picking?  Strawberry pie is a great summer treat!  This recipe goes one step further and turns your strawberry pie into a strawberry cream dream!  Light and refreshing, your friends and family will be asking for the recipe! (That is, if you're willing to share it!)

Ingredients:

Crust: (a pre-made Oreo crust can also be used)

• 1 cup crushed cream-filled chocolate sandwich cookie

• 1/4 cup sugar

• 1/4 cup butter, melted

Filling:

• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened

• 1/4 cup sugar

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 1 cup mashed fresh strawberries

• 1 cup heavy whipping cream

• 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar

Directions:

1. Combine the cookie crumbs, sugar and butter; press into a 7-in. pie plate. Bake at 375 degrees F for 8 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack.
2. In a small mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar and vanilla until smooth. Stir in the strawberries. In another small mixing bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken.
3. Gradually add confectioners' sugar, beating until stiff peaks form. Fold into the cream cheese mixture. Spoon into the crust. Refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight.

Credit: Judith Kapcsos

Love strawberry recipes? We stumbled across this recipe for a Layered Strawberry Cheesecake Bowl - a must try!