Soften the cream cheese by letting it sit at room temperature for 20–30 minutes.
In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sour cream, and instant vanilla pudding until smooth.
Fold in the strawberry pie filling or crushed strawberries until well distributed.
Gently fold in the Cool Whip in batches to maintain a light, airy texture.
Pour the mixture into the graham cracker pie crust and smooth the top.
Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
