The Easiest Fresh Strawberry Pie Recipe
This is a simple and delightful fresh strawberry pie that combines a baked pie crust with a luscious, homemade strawberry gelatin filling and fresh strawberries. It’s topped with fresh whipped cream, making it the perfect light and fruity dessert for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Pie Crust
- 1 9 inch pie crust
Filling
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 3 ounce package strawberry jello
- 4 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
Topping
- Fresh whipping cream
Instructions
- Prepare and bake crust: Preheat your oven. Line the pie crust with aluminum foil to prevent shrinking and hold its shape while baking. Bake it for 8 minutes, then remove the foil and bake for an additional 5 minutes until golden and firm. Allow the crust to cool.
- Make the filling: In a small saucepan, whisk together the cornstarch, sugar, and water until smooth. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, whisking constantly to avoid lumps. Continue boiling and whisking for 2 minutes until it thickens. Remove from heat and immediately stir in the strawberry jello packet until fully dissolved. Let the filling cool for about 15 minutes to thicken slightly without setting.
- Assemble the pie: Arrange the sliced fresh strawberries evenly in the cooled pie crust. Pour the slightly cooled gelatin mixture over the strawberries, making sure to cover them completely. Place the pie in the refrigerator and chill for at least 3 hours or overnight, allowing the filling to fully set.
- Serve: Once set, serve the strawberry pie chilled, topped generously with fresh whipped cream for a creamy, airy finish.
Notes
- Use fresh ripe strawberries for the best flavor and sweetness.
- You can prepare the pie a day in advance to allow the flavors to meld and the filling to fully set.
- To make homemade whipped cream, whip heavy cream with a tablespoon of sugar until stiff peaks form.
- If you prefer a gluten-free crust, substitute with a store-bought or homemade gluten-free crust.
- Be sure to whisk the cornstarch mixture constantly to prevent lumps and burning.
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