Strawberry Marshmallow Pie

This delicious recipe has been provided by our friends at Walnut Creek Foods!

INGREDIENTS

• 2 ¼ cup Graham Cracker Crumbs
• ½ cup Unsalted Butter
• 12oz Cream Cheese
• 1 Jar (7oz) Marshmallow Creme
• 2, 8oz Containers Cool Whip
• 1 cup Strawberries, finely diced
• Lemon Zest

DIRECTIONS

1. Thaw Cool Whip and then wash and dry strawberries thoroughly.

FOR THE CRUST

1. Grind graham crackers into a fine crumb using a food processor or blender.
2. Put crumbs in a microwave safe bowl.
3. Add butter and microwave for 45-60 seconds until butter is melted.
4. Stir to coat graham crackers in butter.
5. Line the bottom of a 9” spring form pan with tin foil.
6. Press crust into the bottom of the pan and gently push it against the sides to form the crust. Refrigerate until the filling is ready.

FOR THE FILLING

1. Beat cream cheese on medium-high speed for 2-3 minutes until cream cheese is smooth and free of lumps.
2. Scrape down the sides of the bowl occasionally.
3. Add marshmallow fluff and beat into cream cheese until smooth and well mixed.
4. Empty 1 jar of Cool Whip into mixing bowl and mix until incorporated.
5. Use a food processor and tap a few times to chop strawberries into small pieces.
6. Spoon strawberries and lemon zest into cream cheese.
7. Turn mixer to medium-high and beat until strawberries are well incorporated into batter.
8. Pour into prepared pie crust and refrigerate for 2-4 hours until firm.
9. Top with the other container of Cool Whip and sprinkle with leftover strawberries.