Easy Yummy Strawberry Pie

I got this delicious recipe from a great friend who is also a great cook and have made 3 of the pies in 3 days. That's how yummy it is. I made 2 for the same friend's baby shower this past weekend and 1 for small group tonight. Sadly, hubby had me throw away the left-over pie tonight after small group, so he wouldn't be tempted to eat it. I guess I should be thankful and praise him for his discipline, but I was so upset to throw away such a tasty treat. Here's the recipe...

I hope my sweet friend, Paula, who hosted the shower doesn't mind that I borrowed & cropped this photo of the pie I made for the shower b/c I forgot to take my own photo today! By the way, check out Paula's amazing blog at Two Ellie.

Strawberry Pie

1-8oz pkg cream cheese, softened

1 c. confectioners sugar

1 teasp. Vanilla

1 c. heavy cream plus 1/4 c confectioners sugar to sweeten

1-9 inch shortbread ready crust pie shell

2 c. fresh strawberries, sliced and sprinkled with confectioners sugar

•In medium bowl, mix cream cheese and confectioners sugar til smooth and creamy. Stir in vanilla extract. In separate bowl, whip cream and sugar til peaks form. Fold into cream cheese mixture. Spread on bottom of pie shell. Chill to set.

•Slice strawberries and add sugar to sweeten. Refrigerate

•Just before serving, top with sweetened strawberries . Enjoy!!