Description
This Easy Fresh Strawberry Pie is a delightful dessert that captures the essence of summer in every bite. Made with fresh strawberries encased in a sweet, gelatinous glaze and nestled in a flaky pie crust, it’s a refreshing treat perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Pie Crust:
- 1 pre-baked 9-inch pie crust
Strawberry Filling:
- 6 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 cup water
- 1 (3-ounce) package strawberry gelatin
Serving:
- Whipped cream for serving
Instructions
- Prepare Gelatin Mixture: In a medium saucepan, whisk together sugar, cornstarch, and water. Cook over medium heat until thick and clear, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat, stir in strawberry gelatin until dissolved, and cool slightly.
- Assemble Pie: Arrange strawberries in pie crust. Pour cooled gelatin mixture over strawberries, ensuring even coating. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours until set.
- Serve: Chilled, topped with whipped cream.
Notes
- For best results, use firm, ripe strawberries.
- A graham cracker crust can be a tasty alternative to a traditional pie crust.
- This pie is best enjoyed fresh but can be refrigerated for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Pie
- Method: No-Bake (with pre-baked crust)
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 190 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
