Strawberries ‘n Creme Pie

Albertsons It’s a Spring Thing, p. 26

1 frozen deep dish pie crust

½ (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened

¼ granulated sugar

¼ teaspoon vanilla extract

½ (8 oz) container frozen whipped topping, thawed

16 oz fresh strawberries, cut in half

Make the most of strawberry season while it lasts. It's one of the best times of the year. :)

Prepare pie crust according to empty baked crush package direction; cool. 

In the case of this one, poke it and bake it.

In medium mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, sugar and vanilla; mix with electric mixer until well combined and smooth.

My "electric mixer."

Add in whipped topping and continue mixing until well combined and fluffy. 

See? It gets the job done.

Spread into cooled pie crust.

The crust I used turned out a little dry and over-flaky. Chose your store-bought pastry wisely.

Top with strawberries, cut side down. 

STRAWBERRIES!

Refrigerate until ready to serve. 

CHILLED STRAWBERRIES!

NOW YOU GET TO EAT THE STRAWBERRIES!

My Rating: 4/5 "A great summer treat. It's chilly and tart, and the pie provides a nice backdrop for the strawberry that really lets the fruit's flavor shine through."