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Rich cheesecake set in a pretzel pie crust and finished with a decadent layer of strawberry filling, whipped topping and pretzels.
Prep Time: 30-35 Minutes
Cool/Setting Time: 1 Hour
Total Time: about 1½ Hours
Serves: 8
What you need
1
9" Keebler® Ready Crust® Pretzel Pie Crust
8
oz. cream cheese
¼
cup powdered sugar
¼
tsp vanilla extract
⅓
cup heavy whipping cream
1
Tbsp cornstarch
1
Tbsp water
4
cups quartered strawberries, divided
⅓
cup sugar
2
cups whipped topping
6
pretzels
Let's get making
1.
In a medium-sized bowl, combine cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract and heavy whipping cream.
2.
Using a hand mixer or stand mixer, whip ingredients until they are fully combined and make a light, fluffy and smooth mixture.
3.
Spoon cheesecake mixture into Keebler® Ready Crust® Pretzel Pie Crust and spread so it’s even
4.
In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and water.
5.
In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine 2 cups of strawberries and sugar.
6.
Cook strawberry mix, stirring occasionally, for 10-15 minutes, or until the mixture has thickened and reduced by half.
7.
Add the cornstarch and water mixture. Stir constantly until it is fully incorporated, for approximately 1 minute, then remove from heat. Continue to stir for 1 more minute.
8.
Fold in remaining 2 cups of strawberries
9.
Allow strawberries to cool completely before spreading on top of the cheesecake base.
10.
Finish the pie with whipped topping and garnish with pretzels.