Ingredients:

  • 1.5 cups (180g) graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/3 cup (75g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tbsp (25g) granulated sugar
  • 8 oz (225g) light cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup (120g) plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup (60g) powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp (5ml) vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (240ml) heavy whipping cream, chilled
  • 2 cups (300g) sliced fresh strawberries
  • 1/3 cup (65g) granulated sugar
  • 2 tbsp (16g) cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) lemon juice
  • 1/4 tsp (1g) almond extract

Instructions:

  1. Combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie plate. Chill in the freezer for 10 minutes.
  2. Beat the softened light cream cheese and Greek yogurt until smooth. Mix in powdered sugar and vanilla extract.
  3. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form, then gently fold it into the cream cheese mixture using a spatula. Spread evenly over the chilled crust.
  4. In a medium saucepan, whisk together granulated sugar and cornstarch. Stir in lemon juice and almond extract. Add sliced strawberries and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture is translucent and thickened.
  5. Allow the strawberry glaze to cool completely to room temperature. Pour the glazed strawberries over the cream filling, smoothing to the edges.
  6. Refrigerate the pie for at least 4 hours until firm and set.