Fresh Strawberry Pie
Sweet, vibrant, and delightfully refreshing, Fresh Strawberry Pie is the dessert that screams summer. With a buttery homemade crust, a glossy strawberry jell-o glaze, and a generous heap of fresh strawberries, this pie is as stunning as it is delicious.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 320kcal
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Saucepan
- Pie Plate
Ingredients
Crust
- 1/2 cup Butter, softened
- 3 tablespoons Granulated sugar
- 1 cup All-purpose flour
Filling
- 2 cups Water
- 2 cups Sugar
- 6 tablespoons Cornstarch
- 1 package (6-ounce) Strawberry jell-o
- 3 pounds Strawberries, cleaned and de-stemmed
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Mix butter, sugar, and flour in a bowl until dough forms. Press into a greased deep-dish pie plate evenly across bottom and sides.
- Bake the crust for 10–15 minutes or until lightly golden. Let cool completely.
- In a saucepan, bring water, sugar, and cornstarch to a boil, stirring until thickened and clear.
- Remove from heat and stir in strawberry jell-o until dissolved. Let the glaze cool slightly.
- Fold in cleaned and de-stemmed strawberries.
- Pour mixture into cooled pie crust and chill for at least 2–3 hours or until set.
- Serve chilled with whipped cream, if desired.
Notes
Use firm, ripe strawberries for the best texture and taste. Let the jell-o mixture cool slightly before folding in berries to preserve their freshness. Store-bought crust is an easy shortcut!
Nutrition
Calories: 320kcal | Fat: 12g