Strawberry Cream Pie with a Cheesy Twist

1Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

2In a mixing bowl, combine the wheat flour, sugar, and salt (¼ teaspoon). Mix well.

3In another bowl, whisk together the eggs (3 large), milk (1 cup), and vanilla extract (1 teaspoon) until well combined.

4Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until a smooth batter forms.

5Grease a 9-inch pie dish with butter (1 tablespoon) and pour the batter into the dish, spreading it evenly.

6Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the pie is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

7While the pie is baking, prepare the strawberry filling. In a separate bowl, mix the sliced strawberries with a tablespoon of sugar and let them sit for about 10 minutes to release their juices.

8In another bowl, beat the softened cream cheese (½ cup) until smooth. Add the remaining sugar and mix until well combined.

9Once the pie crust is baked and cooled, spread the cream cheese (½ cup) mixture evenly over the top of the pie crust.

10Top the cream cheese (½ cup) layer with the marinated strawberries, spreading them out evenly.

11Refrigerate the pie for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.