Strawberry Shortcake Freezer Pie (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Strawberry Freezer Pie Filling
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1 cup heavy whipping cream
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1/4 cup powdered sugar
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1 can sweetened condensed milk
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4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
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2 cups strawberry puree, measured after pureeing (reduce by 1/2 cup for creamier texture)
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1 prepared 10-inch vanilla wafer or sandwich cookie crust (use gluten-free crumb crust if needed)
→ Strawberry Crumbles
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1 box (3-ounce) strawberry-flavored gelatin
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1/2 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour alternative)
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1/4 cup butter
→ Vanilla Crumbles
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1/2 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour alternative)
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1/4 cup butter
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1/4 cup sugar
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1 teaspoon vanilla
# Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a medium bowl, combine strawberry-flavored gelatin, 1/2 cup flour, and 1/4 cup butter. Use a fork to create a crumbly texture. In another medium bowl, mix 1/2 cup flour, 1/4 cup sugar, 1/4 cup butter, and 1 teaspoon vanilla to make vanilla crumbles. Spread the strawberry crumbles on one half of a parchment-lined baking sheet and the vanilla crumbles on the other half. Bake for 7 to 8 minutes. Do not stir during baking. Remove from oven and let cool completely for at least 1 hour. Break any large clumps with a rolling pin if necessary. Store in an airtight container.
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In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to beat heavy whipping cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form. Refrigerate until needed.
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In another large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese with an electric mixer until creamy and smooth. Add sweetened condensed milk and continue beating until fully combined. Add strawberry puree and mix well.
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Gently fold the strawberry mixture into the whipped cream until fully incorporated.
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Pour the mixture into a prepared 10-inch pie crust. Freeze for 4 to 5 hours.
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Remove pie from the freezer 10 minutes before serving. Top with strawberry shortcake crumbles and serve immediately.
# Notes:
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For a gluten-free crust, grind 1 1/2 cups Cheerios Oat Crunch Honey Oat cereal or gluten-free sandwich cookies with 5 tablespoons melted butter. Press into a pie plate and bake for 5 minutes at 350°F. Let cool completely before using.