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Easy Strawberry Cream Pie Recipe

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Spring just started so that means it’s almost summer, at least to me. Summer means strawberry season, so bring on all the strawberry desserts! Strawberry Cream Pie is honestly one of the best ones, in my opinion.

Strawberry Cream Pie
Strawberry Cream Pie with Corn Flake Crust

What Ingredients Will I Need?

  • Corn Flakes
  • Butter
  • Sugar
  • Nutmeg
  • Sweetened Condensed Milk
  • Lemon Juice
  • Lemon Peel
  • Strawberries
  • Cool Whip

Helpful Tips for Making Strawberry Cream Pie

  • Set butter out at least a half hour before so it is softened enough and easy to mix
  • Crush Corn Flakes in a plastic zip-top bag with a rolling pin
  • Mix ingredients for crust with your bare hands for best results
  • For best results, let crust cool completely before adding filling

Other Flavors

This recipe can be made with any berry of your choice: blackberries, blueberries, or raspberries can be used instead of strawberries. Fresh, frozen, or canned berries can be used depending on your preference and time of year. A mixed berry cream pie would also be delicious!

Other Recipes to Try

You may also enjoy Pumpkin Chiffon Pie , Victory Blueberry Pie, or Mini Cherry Streusel Pies. For a fun twist, try these Hawaiian Rolls Strawberry Cheesecake Sliders or this Strawberry Cream Cheese Dip.

Final Thoughts on Strawberry Cream Pie

This pie reminded me of strawberry shortcake – sweet, but not too sweet. Sometimes crusts are too soggy for me, but the Corn Flakes added a nice crunch. The crust was fairly simple to make, which I enjoyed. It was an easy pie to make, so not much skill or prior experience in the kitchen is necessary. Have you made a pie crust before? Did you find it difficult?

Corn Flake Pie Crust

Pie crust made with Corn Flakes cereal.
5 from 7 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

  • 4 Cups Corn Flakes 1½ Cups Crushed
  • Cup Butter Softened
  • 2 Tablespoons Sugar
  • teaspoon Nutmeg

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°.
  • Stir crushed Corn Flakes with butter and sugar. Sprinkle nutmeg on top.
  • Use bare hands to mix all ingredients thoroughly.
  • Grease pie pan with cooking spray.
  • Press Corn Flake mixture firmly against sides and bottom of pie pan.
  • Bake 10 minutes at 350°.
  • Let cool completely (approximately 1 hour) before adding filling.
Keyword Corn Flake Crust, Corn Flake Recipe, Crust, Pie Crust
Strawberry Cream Pie in clear dish

Strawberry Cream Pie

Strawberry Cream Pie is a refreshing dessert perfect for any time of year. With a crunchy crust and a smooth filling, it will hit the spot!
5 from 7 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Refrigeration 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Corn Flake Pie Crust see above
  • 1 Cup Sweetened Condensed Milk
  • ¼ Cup Lemon Juice
  • ¼ teaspoon Lemon Peel Grated
  • 1 Cup Strawberries fresh, frozen, or canned; plus extra for decoration
  • ½-1 Tub Cool Whip

Instructions
 

  • Stir sweetened condensed milk with lemon juice and lemon peel.
  • Add strawberries and stir lightly.
  • Pour into Corn Flake Pie Crust.
  • Chill in refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
  • Top with Cool Whip and strawberries to serve.

Notes

  • Set butter out at least a half hour before so it is softened enough and easy to mix
  • Crush Corn Flakes in a plastic zip-top bag with a rolling pin
  • Mix ingredients for crust with your bare hands for best results
  • For best results, let crust cool completely before adding filling
Keyword 1970’s Recipe, Strawberry, Strawberry Cream Pie, Vintage Recipe

Adapted from “The Illustrated Treasury of Cooking” copyright 1974.

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