Ah, Strawberry Pie 🍓🥧—a classic, sweet, and fruity dessert that’s perfect for spring and summer! Here’s a full guide.
Strawberry Pie
Serves: 6–8
Ingredients
For the crust:
- 1 pre-made 9-inch pie crust (or homemade)
- 1 tbsp sugar (optional, for sprinkling)
For the filling:
- 4 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
- 3/4 cup sugar (adjust to taste)
- 3 tbsp cornstarch
- 1/4 cup water or strawberry juice
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Optional topping:
- Whipped cream or sliced fresh strawberries
Instructions
1. Prepare the crust
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Place pie crust in a 9-inch pie pan. Prick bottom with a fork.
- Optional: sprinkle a little sugar on the crust.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes (blind-bake slightly if you want a firmer bottom), then cool.
2. Make the filling
- In a small saucepan, mix sugar, cornstarch, and water.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and becomes clear.
- Remove from heat; stir in lemon juice and vanilla.
- Gently fold in the fresh strawberries.
3. Assemble the pie
- Pour strawberry filling into the baked crust.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2–3 hours, or until filling is set.
4. Serve
- Top with whipped cream or fresh strawberries for extra flair.
- Slice and enjoy cold.
Tips & Variations
- Extra sweetness: Sprinkle sugar on top of strawberries before adding glaze.
- Flavored glaze: Use strawberry jam or preserves melted with a little water instead of cornstarch mixture.
- Pie crust: A graham cracker crust works nicely for a no-bake version.
- Decorative touch: Use a lattice crust on top if you want a baked strawberry pie.
If you want, I can give a quick no-bake strawberry pie recipe that sets in under an hour—perfect for last-minute dessert.
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