EASY CREAM PIE

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Fresh berries and cream pie-it's a simple, classic combination just like Grandma used to make. My version gets you out of the kitchen and into your lounge chair quickly. Enjoy! -Gina Nistico, Taste of Home Food Editor

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2-3/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
3/4 cup sugar, divided
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/4 cup cold water
1 envelope unflavored gelatin
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
2 cups heavy whipping cream
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Mixed fresh berries, optional

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. Combine cracker crumbs and 1/4 cup sugar with melted butter. Using the bottom of a glass, press cracker mixture onto bottom and up the sides of a greased 9-in. deep-dish pie plate. Bake until set, 12-15 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack., Meanwhile, sprinkle gelatin over cold water; let stand 5 minutes. Beat cream cheese and remaining sugar until smooth. Slowly beat in cream and vanilla. Microwave gelatin on high until melted, about 10 seconds; beat into cream cheese mixture. Transfer filling to crust. Refrigerate, covered, until set, about 3 hours., If desired, top with mixed fresh berries.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 731 calories, Fat 56g fat (33g saturated fat), Cholesterol 156mg cholesterol, Sodium 445mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (31g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 8g protein.