Strawberry Pie Recipe
Who needs therapy when you can have pie? This strawberry pie is pure happiness wrapped in a flaky crust. It’s juicy, glossy, and just the right amount of messy, kind of like summer itself. You’ll be proud of how easy this dessert is to make, and even prouder when you see everyone fighting over the last slice.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
This strawberry pie is simple, bright, and sweet with a buttery crust that makes it irresistible. The filling is made with fresh strawberries, sugar, and a touch of cornstarch for the perfect thickness. It’s a pie that tastes like sunshine and looks like you actually know what you’re doing in the kitchen.
Prep Details:
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Chill Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Nutrition (per slice)
Calories: 285
Carbohydrates: 45g
Protein: 2g
Fat: 12g
Fiber: 3g
Sugar: 28g
Ingredients
- 1 pre-baked 9-inch pie crust (homemade or store-bought)
- 5 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Whipped cream for topping (optional, but highly encouraged)
Kitchen Tools
- 9-inch pie dish
- Medium saucepan
- Whisk
- Mixing bowl
- Wooden spoon or spatula
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Knife and cutting board
How to Make Strawberry Pie
- Wash and hull the strawberries, then slice them in half.
- In a saucepan, mix sugar, cornstarch, and water. Stir until smooth.
- Cook the mixture over medium heat until thick and clear.
- Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice. Let it cool for a few minutes.
- Add 2 cups of strawberries to the saucepan and stir to coat them with the glaze.
- Spread this glazed mixture evenly on the bottom of the pie crust.
- Arrange the remaining fresh strawberries neatly on top.
- Pour any remaining glaze over the strawberries.
- Chill the pie in the fridge for at least 2 hours to set.
- Serve cold with whipped cream and accept compliments graciously.
Tips
- Use fresh, firm strawberries for the best texture.
- For extra shine, brush the top with a thin layer of melted strawberry jam.
- Slice the pie with a sharp knife to keep it neat, if you care about that sort of thing.
Final Thought
This strawberry pie is the perfect excuse to skip fancy desserts. It’s easy, sweet, and looks like it came from a bakery, minus the judgmental cashier. Keep it chilled, serve it proudly, and remember: if there are leftovers, you didn’t make enough.
Strawberry Pie
This strawberry pie is pure dessert bliss—packed with juicy, sugar-glazed strawberries that burst with flavor in every bite. The buttery, flaky crust adds a warm crunch that melts into the sweet, velvety berry filling. It’s juicy, rich, and mouthwatering—one bite and you’ll swear it’s the best thing you’ve ever tasted.
Ingredients
- 1 pre-baked 9-inch pie crus
- 5 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Whipped cream for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Slice and hull the strawberries.
- Mix sugar, cornstarch, and water in a saucepan until smooth.
- Cook over medium heat until thick and clear, then stir in lemon juice.
- Let cool slightly, then mix in 2 cups of strawberries.
- Spread this mixture on the baked pie crust.
- Arrange the rest of the strawberries on top.
- Pour leftover glaze over the pie.
- Chill for 2 hours until set.
- Serve cold with whipped cream.
Notes
- Pick firm, ripe strawberries for the best flavor.
- Brush the top with melted strawberry jam for extra shine.
- Chill well before slicing to keep the filling firm.
- Use a sharp knife for clean, picture-perfect slices.
- Add a big scoop of whipped cream—always a good idea.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving:Calories: 285Total Fat: 12gCarbohydrates: 45gFiber: 3gSugar: 28gProtein: 2g
