2 cups fresh Strawberries, sliced
3/4 cup Sugar, divided
2 8-oz. packages Cream Cheese, softened
1 tsp. Vanilla Extract
1 container Whipped Topping
Ready-made Chocolate Crumb Pie Crust
Strawberry and Kiwi slices for garnish (optional)
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Recipe
Sprinkle 1/2 cup sugar over sliced strawberries, cover,
and refrigerate overnight to create their own syrup.
In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese,
vanilla, and 1/4 cup sugar with an electric mixer. Beat
until well blended. Add strawberries and continue
beating until all ingredients are thoroughly combined.
Fold in whipped topping and pour the mixture into the
prepared pie crust.
Garnish with strawberry and kiwi slices, if desired.
Refrigerate 2 hours to set before slicing and serving