Description
Indulge in the sweet and fruity flavors of this Easy Strawberry Slab Pie. This simple dessert features a buttery crust filled with fresh strawberries and a hint of vanilla, perfect for a summer treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust:
- 2 refrigerated pie crusts (rolled out to fit a 10×15-inch baking sheet)
Filling:
- 6 cups fresh strawberries (hulled and sliced)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon butter (cut into small pieces)
Additional:
- 1 egg (beaten, for egg wash)
- Coarse sugar for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 10×15-inch baking sheet. Roll out pie crusts and fit them into the pan.
- Mix Filling: Combine strawberries, sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and vanilla in a bowl. Spread mixture over the crust.
- Add Butter and Bake: Dot the filling with butter, add top crust, brush with egg wash, sprinkle with sugar. Bake for 35–40 minutes.
- Cool and Serve: Let the pie cool for at least 1 hour before slicing and serving.
Notes
- You can use frozen strawberries—just thaw and drain well before mixing.
- Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for extra indulgence.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
