September 28is National Strawberry Cream Pie Day #StrawberryCreamPieDay and I wish I had knew about it earlier and I would have purchased the ingredients to make a Strawberry Cream Pie using the recipe below to surprise David with because he has been working so hard to help us get back on track after the last two trips we took to Oklahoma for Charlie to see his girlfriend Mikalia.
September 28th celebrates National Strawberry Cream Pie Day. I have a question for you. Did you know that the Strawberries themselves contribute up to 70% of the weight of a Strawberry Cream Pie? Since National Strawberry Cream Pie Day is dedicated to celebrating the delicious Cream Pie, you’re allowed to take a break from your diet and indulge in a slice, or two, of this delicious dessert!
It’s quite uncertain why September 28th was chosen as National Strawberry Cream Pie Day since Strawberries are naturally out of Season in September there is no, need to worry, though, Strawberries are now available in Grocery Stores and Supermarkets almost all year round). Chances are that National Strawberry Cream Pie Day was picked to serve as a reminder for Summer as Winter slowly approaches.
The widely-known Garden Strawberry I’ve never heard of was first produced in Brittany, France, in the 1750s by a cross of a Virginia Strawberry (Fragaria Virginiana) from North America and a Coastal Chilean Strawberry (Fragaria Chiloensis), which Amédée-François Frézier brought from Chile in 1714.
Today, there are 103 species of Strawberries, and there are many Garden Strawberries cultivated in all U.S. States and many Countries around the world. Strawberries are also loved by many for their natural aroma, beautiful color, lusciousness, and juiciness. The Strawberry is a versatile Fruit, Strawberries are used in many types of food and treats such including Fruit Juice, Jam, Milkshakes, Ice Cream and Pies.
The Strawberry matches the rich flavors of Sweetened Cream with the tangy flavor of ripened Strawberries in a harmonious marriage. There are so many Strawberry Cream Pie recipes available today, and you can always indulge in whichever you prefer.
Some recipes use Whipped Cream which would be my choice or Cream Cheese, I would pass on. While some Strawberry Cream Cheese Pies opt for a Pudding or Custard base with Strawberries either folded in or on top.
Sweet Cream which is Cream separated directly from Milk remains the best type of Cream for making a Strawberry Cream Pie. Its lily-white color and velvety taste perfectly complement the Strawberries’ bright red color and make the Strawberry Cream Pie a sumptuous treat.
NATIONAL STRAWBERRY CREAM PIE DAY Activities
- The Internet has numerous Strawberry Pie recipes you can try. If you have a favorite recipe, you can bake that at home, or use a new recipe for a change. Don’t feel too guilty to eat the Strawberry Cream Pie all alone because today calories don’t count. Do they?
- There’s no better way to enjoy your delicious Strawberry Cream Pie than to invite friends and family over for a memorable treat. Sharing a Strawberry Cream Pie is arguably the best way to savor its sweetness.
- If you can’t make time to bake a Strawberry Cream Pie on your own? That’s all right. Pick up a Strawberry Cream Pie from your favorite bakery and don’t forget to give them a shout-out, too. That’s a great way to include the Bakery in the celebration!
Fun Facts About Strawberries
- Did you know the average Strawberry has 200 seeds?
- Strawberries are the first Fruit to ripen in the Spring.
- Yielding about 1 billion pounds yearly, California’s one of the U.S.’s largest producers about 75% annually.
- 94% of American households enjoy Strawberries.
- Americans eat 3.4 lbs of fresh Strawberries a year!
Why We Love NATIONAL STRAWBERRY CREAM PIE DAY
- For all Strawberry lovers, and fans of Pies, National Strawberry Cream Pie Day offers an awesome opportunity to enjoy this heart-shaped, sweet Fruit in a Pie. There’s no better time to sit back and indulge in a delicious treat.
- For those who have always been diehard fans of a particular Strawberry Cream Pie recipe, National Strawberry Cream Pie Day offers a chance to try something new.
- People love Strawberry Cream Pie Day because we can learn new ways to make and enjoy this Summer dessert.
- Strawberries have always been considered a Fruit of love, associated with Venus, the Goddess of Love, obviously because of their heart shape and deep red color. One of the best things you can do with your Strawberry Cream Pie other than eating it alone, of course is to share it the Pie with your friends and family. Because it’s always better to share isn’t it?
Recipe for Strawberry Cream Pie Day
Prep Time: 20 mins Additional Time: 3 hrs Total Time: 3 hrs 20 mins Servings: 8 Yield: 1 (9-inch) pie
Ingredients
- 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup white sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¾ cup sliced fresh strawberries, mashed
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- ¼ cup confectioners’ sugar
- ¼ cup sliced fresh strawberries
- 1 (9 inch) prepared graham cracker crust
Directions
- Beat together cream cheese, white sugar, and vanilla in a large bowl until smooth. Stir in 3/4 cup mashed strawberries until well combined.
- Beat together heavy cream and confectioners’ sugar in a glass or metal bowl until stiff peaks form. Fold whipped cream into cream cheese mixture until evenly mixed; fold in 1/4 cup sliced strawberries.
- Spoon strawberry mixture into graham cracker crust. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours before serving.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
