Sundae Pie

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Absolutely! Here’s a BIG, beautiful, and delicious recipe for your 🍓🍨 Sundae Pie, wrapped up with love, detail, and a bit of history too. This is more than a recipe—it’s an experience, a story, a sweet summer moment waiting to be shared. ❤️

🍓🍨 Sundae Pie – A No-Bake Summer Love Story

Introduction:

Imagine a warm summer day, sunlight dancing across your kitchen, and the joyful hum of laughter as friends and family gather. What better way to celebrate than with a dessert that looks like joy and tastes like a dream? The Sundae Pie is a no-bake, crowd-pleasing dessert that combines the creamy richness of cheesecake, the silky sweetness of vanilla pudding, and the juicy burst of fresh fruits—topped with a dollop of whipped love.

Whether you’re serving it at a picnic, a birthday bash, or just on a lazy Sunday afternoon, this pie is the kind of dessert that disappears quickly—and leaves behind smiles and requests for seconds.

📝 Ingredients

🍰 Crust:

  • 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs (or crushed vanilla wafers)
  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar
  • 6 tbsp butter, melted

🧁 Cheesecake Layer:

  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 8 oz whipped topping (Cool Whip), thawed

🍮 Pudding Layer:

  • 1 (3.4 oz) box instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 1½ cups cold milk
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract

🍓 Fruity Toppings:

  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
  • ½ cup blueberries
  • ½ cup banana slices (optional)
  • ¼ cup crushed pineapple, drained
  • Chocolate syrup or strawberry sauce (optional)
  • Crushed nuts (optional)
  • Extra whipped topping for garnish

🥣 Instructions

1. Form the Crust

  • In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and sugar.
  • Pour in melted butter and mix until the texture resembles wet sand.
  • Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of a 9-inch pie pan or springform pan.
  • Chill in the fridge for 30 minutes to set, or freeze for 10 minutes if you’re in a hurry.

2. Make the Cheesecake Layer

  • In a mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth and fluffy.
  • Gradually add powdered sugar and mix until fully combined.
  • Gently fold in the whipped topping until smooth and airy.
  • Spread the cheesecake layer evenly over the chilled crust.

3. Prepare the Pudding Layer

  • In a separate bowl, whisk the pudding mix with milk and vanilla extract for 2–3 minutes until thick.
  • Let it sit for a few minutes to fully set, then spread it over the cheesecake layer.

4. Add the Toppings

  • Arrange fresh fruit over the pudding layer however your heart desires—get creative!
  • Drizzle with chocolate syrup or strawberry sauce.
  • Sprinkle with crushed nuts if desired.
  • Add extra whipped topping around the edges for a classic sundae look.

5. Chill & Serve

  • Cover the pie and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, for best texture.
  • Slice, serve cold, and watch it vanish in minutes.

📜 A Little History & Love

The Sundae Pie is a modern twist on classic ice cream parlor favorites. Inspired by 1950s American diners and the popularity of layered no-bake desserts in the 1980s and ’90s, this pie borrows its name from the beloved ice cream sundae—layered, colorful, customizable, and always joyful.

No-bake pies gained fame as convenient, reliable, and heat-free desserts for hot summer months. They became symbols of potlucks, cookouts, and weeknight treats. The sundae pie stands as a tribute to those nostalgic flavors, reimagined with cheesecake richness and pudding smoothness.

💕 Made by Lovers, For Lovers (of Dessert)

This isn’t just a dessert—it’s a moment. Whether you’re sharing it with your sweetheart on the porch, with kids after a pool party, or surprising your best friend just because—you’ll be making memories. Each layer tells a story: the crust of foundation, the cheesecake of comfort, the pudding of playfulness, and the fruit of freshness. It’s love in dessert form.

🍽️ Conclusion

The Sundae Pie is more than just easy—it’s elegant, nostalgic, and endlessly adaptable. Change the fruit, drizzle caramel instead of chocolate, or add a peanut butter swirl. Make it your own. And remember: the best recipes aren’t just made in the kitchen—they’re made in the heart.

So grab a fork, a friend, and a sunny spot, and dig into the sweetest slice of summer. ☀️🍓🍰

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