Strawberry Milkshake Pie

I’ve made a lot of no-bake desserts in my time, and this is easily one of the top 5 pies I’ve ever made. It tastes just like a melted strawberry milkshake, in the absolute best way possible. A shortbread cookie crust supports the creamy, strawberry-studded filling, and a homemade whipped cream completes the milkshake look. When it’s too hot to turn on your oven, but you need a sweet treat, this is the simple summer dessert you should make. Read on for my top tips on how to get it just right.

Though this pie is no-bake, it’s not no-cook, but it’s still pretty simple to throw together. Cooking down the strawberries helps them combine more easily with the other filling ingredients, so don’t be tempted to cut that time short. You can always do this a day or two ahead of time if you need. A little gelatin and cream cheese help give this pie its structural integrity (plus the latter adds a delicious tang that pairs well with the strawberry flavor).

I kept the homemade whipped cream unsweetened, because I like the contrast between it and the sweet pie, but feel free to change it up. You can add 1 to 2 Tbsp. confectioners' sugar if you like, or go straight for the Reddi-wip if you really want!

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