Description
This Fresh Strawberry Pie recipe features a flaky baked pie crust filled with a luscious strawberry gelatin glaze and fresh sliced strawberries, topped with smooth whipping cream. It’s a simple, refreshing dessert perfect for spring and summer gatherings or anytime you crave a light fruit pie.
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
- Bake the crust: Preheat your oven and line the pie crust with aluminum foil to keep it in place. Bake for 8 minutes, then remove the foil and bake for an additional 5 minutes until golden and fully cooked. Allow the crust to cool completely.
- Prepare the glaze: In a small saucepan, whisk together cornstarch, sugar, and water until smooth. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, whisking constantly for about 2 minutes until it thickens. Remove from heat and stir in the strawberry Jello powder until it completely dissolves. Let the glaze cool for approximately 15 minutes.
- Assemble the pie: Arrange the sliced strawberries evenly in the baked and cooled pie crust. Pour the cooled strawberry glaze over the strawberries to coat them uniformly.
- Chill the pie: Refrigerate the pie for at least 3 hours or overnight to allow the filling to set properly.
- Serve: Before serving, top slices with fresh whipping cream to add a creamy finish that complements the fruity pie.
Notes
- Baking the crust with foil prevents shrinking and helps retain its shape.
- Make sure the glaze is fully cooled before pouring over the strawberries to prevent the crust from getting soggy.
- For best results, use fresh, ripe strawberries for sweetness and texture.
- You can substitute fresh whipping cream with whipped topping or a non-dairy alternative if desired.
- Leftover pie should be stored in the refrigerator and consumed within 2 days for optimal freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: fresh strawberry pie, strawberry jello pie, baked pie crust, easy strawberry dessert, summer fruit pie
