Strawberry Cream Pie

I think between banana cream pie and this strawberry cream pie, I’m sorted for summer entertaining! This no-bake dessert combines sweet fresh strawberries, a rich vegan cheesecake-like filling, and a layer of fluffy whipped cream on top. It’s all nestled inside a flaky pie crust. This vegan strawberry cream pie is the perfect dessert for a family picnic, weeknight dinner, or summer potluck.

Can’t get enough strawberries when they’re in season? Me neither! Try my 5-ingredient strawberry crumble and strawberry granita recipes, too.

Why I’m Loving This Strawberry Cream Pie Recipe Lately

• It’s 100% vegan. Hooray! Not a lot of cream pie recipes are vegan. In fact, at most stores and restaurants, none of them are. But all you need are a few simple swaps to make a strawberry cream pie that’s completely plant-based.
• Easy to make. With only a handful of ingredients and simple instructions, you can whip up this cool, creamy summer dessert in no time. 
• A delicious combination. With the sweet flavour of ripe strawberries, rich and creamy texture, and flaky crust, you won’t be able to resist helping yourself to a second slice. (I say: go for it!)

Notes on Ingredients

Scroll down to the recipe card to find the ingredient quantities and recipe instructions.

• Vegan pie crust – Use a store-bought crust, or if you’re in the mood to turn on the oven, make my vegan pie crust or gluten-free vegan pie crust. You can even make a homemade crust ahead of time to refrigerate or freeze.
• Vegan cream cheese – Let this soften on the countertop before starting the recipe.
• Vanilla extract – Or vanilla paste. Avoid imitation vanilla if you can.
• Powdered sugar – Creates a smoother filling than granulated sugar.
• Vegan whipped cream – Use store-bought or homemade cashew whipped cream or coconut whipped cream.
• Fresh strawberries – Make sure they’re ripe and sweet, as they’re the star of the show here! If you must use frozen strawberries, thaw them completely and pat them dry with paper towels beforehand.
• Strawberry jam – A layer of jam adds sweetness and a delightful jammy texture to the pie. Be sure that the brand of jam you’re using is vegan-friendly.

Which Cream Cheese Brands Are Vegan?

If you’ve never bought vegan cream cheese before, there are lots of brands on the market these days. Even Philadelphia has a plant-based cream cheese now! Other options include:

• Miyoko’s
• Daiya
• Violife
• Tofutti
• Kite Hill

How to Make Strawberry Cream Pie

Here’s how to whip up this vegan strawberry cream pie. It’ll need time to chill in the fridge, so this is a great dessert to make ahead!

• Make the cream cheese mixture. First, use a hand mixer to beat the vegan cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract in a mixing bowl until smooth.
• Mash the strawberries. Next, mash 1 cup of strawberries until they reach a chunky jam-like texture. Fold the strawberries and whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture. 

• Assemble the pie. Now, pour the strawberry cream filling into the pie crust, then spread the strawberry jam in an even layer on top.

• Add the toppings. Lastly, cut the remaining strawberries into halves or quarters and place them over the jam layer, followed by the remaining whipped cream.
• Chill. Refrigerate for 4 hours, or up to overnight before serving. 

Tips for a Perfect Pie

• Use a cooled pie crust. If you’re baking your own pie crust for this recipe, you’ll need to let it cool completely before adding the filling.
• Let the cream cheese soften first. This will make it easier to mix with the other filling ingredients and give the pie a smoother texture.
• Be patient. Let the pie chill before slicing it. It’s hard to be patient when you’re waiting for strawberry cream pie, but if you cut it too soon, it won’t hold its shape!

Recipe Variations

• Different fruit. For a raspberry cream pie, replace the strawberry jam and fresh strawberries with raspberry jam and fresh raspberries. You can also try making the recipe with fresh peaches and peach jam!
• Chocolate strawberry cream pie. For a chocolate twist, add vegan chocolate chips to the filling mixture or top the pie with shavings from your favourite vegan dark chocolate bar.

Proper Storage

• Keep refrigerated. Store strawberry cream pie in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. To keep it fresh, make sure it’s tightly covered with plastic wrap or aluminum foil before storing, or store individual slices in an airtight container.
• Freeze. You can freeze strawberry cream pie for up to 3 months. To store a whole pie, wrap it tightly in aluminum foil or plastic wrap; store individual slices in an airtight container. When you’re ready to enjoy, thaw it overnight in the refrigerator.

More Vegan Pie Recipes

• Vegan Apple Pie
• Vegan Pecan Pie
• Chocolate Mousse Pie
• No-Bake Peanut Butter Pie
• Vegan Sweet Potato Pie

Enjoy friends! If you make this strawberry cream pie recipe, please snap a photo and tag #jessicainthekitchen on Instagram! We’d also love it if you would leave a comment below, and give the recipe a rating! Thanks so much!