Strawberry Shortbread Milkshake Pie
A chilled summer pie with a buttery shortbread crust, a creamy strawberry-studded filling, and homemade whipped cream topping. This american-inspired desserts ready in about 45 minutes blends all-purpose flour, powdered sugar, hulled and sliced strawberries into a quick blender drink — a fast breakfast, a pre-workout pour, or an afternoon energy boost, with nothing to wash up but the pitcher. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 8, so it works as a grab-and-go breakfast, a post-gym refuel, or a snack that holds you to the next meal. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup (1 stick), cold and cubed unsalted butter
- 2 cups, hulled and sliced strawberries
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 8 oz, softened cream cheese
- 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup, cold heavy cream
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar (for whipped cream)
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F. In a medium bowl, combine 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour and 1/4 cup powdered sugar. Cut in 1/2 cup cold cubed unsalted butter with a pastry cutter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Step 2: Press dough evenly into a 9-inch pie pan, up the sides. Bake 18-20 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Cool completely.
- Step 3: In a bowl, toss 2 cups sliced strawberries with 1/3 cup granulated sugar; let macerate 15 minutes until juicy.
- Step 4: In a large bowl, beat 8 oz softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add 1 cup sweetened condensed milk and 1 tsp vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
- Step 5: Gently fold in macerated strawberries with their juices into the cream cheese mixture.
- Step 6: Pour filling into cooled crust and refrigerate at least 3 hours to set.
- Step 7: To make whipped cream, beat 1 cup cold heavy cream with 2 tbsp powdered sugar until stiff peaks form. Spread over chilled pie before serving.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Strawberry Shortbread Milkshake Pie take to make?
Total time is about 45 minutes (25 min prep + 20 min cook). Almost all of that is prep — once everything is in the blender it is under a minute to smooth. Portion the fruit into freezer bags ahead so mornings are just dump-and-blend.
How do I store leftover Strawberry Shortbread Milkshake Pie?
Smoothies are best within a few minutes of blending, but they keep in a sealed jar in the fridge for up to 24 hours — fill it to the top so there is no air gap and shake before drinking, since separation is normal. For longer storage, freeze in an ice-cube tray and re-blend with a splash of liquid. Never reheat.
Can I substitute ingredients in Strawberry Shortbread Milkshake Pie?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Strawberry Shortbread Milkshake Pie for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 8 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 8). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Strawberry Shortbread Milkshake Pie?
American desserts like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
