Description
A classic homemade strawberry pie featuring a flaky baked pie crust filled with a luscious strawberry gelatin filling made from fresh strawberries, sugar, and vanilla. This refreshing dessert is chilled to set and perfect for summer gatherings or any sweet occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Pie Crust
- 1 sheet refrigerated pie crust or homemade pie crust
Filling
- 1 quart fresh strawberries, quartered
- ¼ cup water
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- ½ cup water
- 1 tablespoon unflavored powdered gelatin
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: Lay the pie dough into a 9-inch pie plate and press the edges to secure. Bake the crust unbaked according to the package instructions until golden and fully cooked. Remove from oven and let cool completely.
- Cook berry base: Mash half of the quartered strawberries with a fork in a small saucepot. Add ¼ cup water, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract. Bring to a low boil over medium heat while mashing the berries continuously. Cook for 5 minutes to develop flavor and break down berries.
- Thicken the filling: In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and ½ cup cold water until smooth. Slowly pour this mixture into the berry sauce while stirring. Return to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly until thickened, about 3 minutes.
- Add gelatin: Reduce heat to low and add the unflavored powdered gelatin to the thickened filling. Whisk thoroughly to combine and cook for 3 minutes until gelatin dissolves completely, stirring constantly.
- Combine fresh berries: Remove the saucepot from heat. Fold in the remaining fresh strawberries gently to keep their shape intact.
- Assemble the pie: Pour the strawberry filling into the cooled baked pie crust. Smooth the top with a spatula for an even surface.
- Chill the pie: Refrigerate the pie for 4 hours to allow the filling to set completely.
- Serve: Optionally, top the chilled pie with whipped Chantilly cream before serving for an extra indulgent touch.
Notes
- Use fresh, ripe strawberries for the best flavor and sweetness.
- If you prefer a firmer filling, increase gelatin by 1 teaspoon.
- Avoid overcooking the filling to keep the vibrant color and fresh berry taste.
- You can make the pie crust from scratch for a homemade touch or use store-bought for convenience.
- Chill the pie thoroughly to ensure the filling sets properly before slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 32 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
