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Copycat McDonald's Strawberry Cream Pie Recipe

This copycat McDonald's strawberry cream pie recipe is so good! Sweet strawberries and tangy cream cheese wrapped in a flaky crust.
Step-by-step photos can be seen below the recipe card.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Total Time22 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, pie
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 hand pies
Author: Becky Hardin

Equipment

  • Kitchen Scale (optional)
  • Food Processor
  • Hand Mixer

Ingredients

  • 15 ounces refrigerated pie crust 425 grams (1 package)
  • 2 cups hulled and chopped strawberries 334 grams, fresh or frozen
  • 8 ounces low-fat cream cheese 227 grams, room temperature (1 brick)
  • 1 large egg 50 grams, whisked
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 4 grams
  • 3½ tablespoons granulated sugar 44 grams, divided

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 450°F.
  • In a food processor, process the strawberries with ½ tablespoon of sugar. Set aside.
    2 cups hulled and chopped strawberries, 3½ tablespoons granulated sugar
    strawberry mix in a food processor
  • In a medium bowl, using a hand mixer, cream together the egg, cream cheese, remaining 3 tablespoons of sugar, and vanilla. Blend until fluffy.
    8 ounces low-fat cream cheese, 1 large egg, 3½ tablespoons granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
    cream cheese mixture in a bowl with a whisk
  • Unroll the 2 pie crusts onto a lightly floured surface and cut into 12 rectangles (6 per sheet of dough).
    15 ounces refrigerated pie crust
    cutting pie dough into rectangles
  • Cut a small slit or heart into 6 of the rectangles (to allow steam to escape).
    6 pie crust rectangles
  • Place a spoonful of cream cheese filling next to a spoonful of the strawberry mixture onto each of the other 6 rectangles (without the slits), leaving room along the edge. (You can also put down the cream cheese first, and top with the strawberries.)
    pie crust cut into 12 rectangles, some with strawberry cream cheese filling
  • Cover each filled rectangle with a layer of dough (the pieces with the slits) and use a fork to secure the edges well.
    unbaked strawberry cream cheese hand pies
  • Brush lightly with egg and sprinkle with a little extra sugar if desired.
  • Bake for 10-12 minutes or until slightly browned. Let cool before enjoying.

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Notes

  • Nutritional information is calculated using refrigerated pie crusts, not a homemade recipe.
Storage: Store McDonald's strawberry cream pies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1hand pie | Calories: 684kcal | Carbohydrates: 73g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 77mg | Sodium: 657mg | Potassium: 372mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 390IU | Vitamin C: 42mg | Calcium: 123mg | Iron: 3mg