Description
Strawberry Cream Cheese Slab Pie is a crowd-pleasing dessert featuring a buttery baked crust, a smooth cheesecake-style cream cheese filling, and a glossy, fruity strawberry topping. Perfect for potlucks, holidays, and warm-weather gatherings.
Ingredients
- For the crust:
- 2 refrigerated pie crusts (or homemade)
- For the cream cheese filling:
- 2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- For the strawberry topping:
- 4 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 (3 oz) package strawberry gelatin (optional)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll out pie crusts and fit into a greased 10×15-inch jelly roll pan, pressing seams together. Prick crust with a fork and bake for 10–12 minutes until lightly golden. Let cool completely.
- Lower oven temperature to 325°F (160°C). In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, and sour cream until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla until fully combined.
- Spread cream cheese filling evenly over cooled crust. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until center is just set. Cool completely on a wire rack.
- Meanwhile, in a saucepan, whisk together sugar, cornstarch, and water. Cook over medium heat until thick and translucent, about 3–5 minutes. Stir in gelatin if using, then let cool slightly.
- Gently fold sliced strawberries into the cooled glaze. Spoon over the cream cheese layer and spread evenly.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before slicing. Serve chilled.
Notes
- Use a 9×13-inch pan if needed—layers will be slightly thicker.
- For a mixed berry version, add raspberries or blueberries with the strawberries.
- Graham cracker crust can be used for a no-roll option.
- Top with whipped cream or chocolate drizzle just before serving for a fancier finish.
- Make ahead up to one day in advance and store chilled.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg