Independence Day Recipes
Strawberry Shortbread Pie
This variation of a classic dessert is the perfect choice for a special occasion.
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup boiling water
- 1 (4 serving size) package Jell-O Strawberry Flavor Gelatin
- 3/4 cup cold water
- 4 ounces (1/2 of 8 ounce package) Philadelphia Cream Cheese, softened
- 1 1/2 cups thawed Cool Whip Whipped Topping*
- 1 cup chopped strawberries
- 1 (6 ounce) Nilla Pie Crust
Instructions
- Stir boiling water into dry gelatin in medium bowl at least 2 minutes until completely dissolved.
- Add cold water; stir.
- Beat cream cheese in large bowl with wire whisk until creamy.
- Gradually add gelatin, beating until well blended.
- Place bowl of gelatin into larger bowl of ice and water.
- Let stand 5 minutes or until thickened (consistency of unbeaten egg whites), stirring occasionally.
- Add whipped topping; beat with wire whisk until well blended.
- Stir in strawberries.
- Refrigerate for 20 to 30 minutes or until mixture is very thick and will mound.
- Spoon into crust.
- Refrigerate for 3 hours or until firm.
- Garnish with additional whipped topping and strawberry halves just before serving, if desired.
Notes
* How To Thaw COOL WHIP: Place unopened 8-ounce tub of whipped topping in refrigerator for 4 hours. Do not thaw in the microwave.
Attribution
Recipe and photo used with permission from:
Kraft Heinz Company