Description
This delightful Strawberry Pie features a flaky baked pie crust filled with a luscious, homemade strawberry filling thickened with cornstarch and gelatin for a perfect set. Fresh quartered strawberries provide bursts of flavor, complemented by a touch of vanilla. Served chilled and topped with whipped chantilly cream, it's a refreshing dessert perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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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 Pie Crust: Lay the pie dough into a 9-inch pie plate and press the edges to secure. Bake the crust undocked according to the package instructions or until golden and fully cooked. Remove from oven and let it cool completely.
- Make the Strawberry Filling Base: Mash half of the quartered strawberries with a fork. In a small saucepan, combine the mashed berries, ¼ cup water, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract. Heat over medium heat bringing to a low boil while continuing to mash the berries, cooking for 5 minutes to meld the flavors.
- Thicken the Filling: In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and ½ cup cold water until smooth. Slowly add this mixture to the boiling strawberry mixture, stirring constantly. Return to a boil on medium-high heat, then reduce to medium-low and cook until thickened, about 3 minutes.
- Add Gelatin: Reduce heat to low and whisk in the unflavored powdered gelatin. Continue cooking and stirring constantly for 3 minutes or until the gelatin is fully dissolved and the filling is smooth and thick.
- Incorporate Fresh Strawberries: Remove the filling from heat and gently fold in the remaining fresh quartered strawberries to keep their texture and freshness.
- Assemble and Chill: Pour the prepared strawberry filling into the baked and cooled pie crust. Smooth the top with a spatula and refrigerate the pie for 4 hours to allow it to set.
- Serve: Before serving, top the chilled strawberry pie with whipped chantilly cream for a rich and creamy finish.
Notes
- For best flavor and texture, use fresh ripe strawberries.
- Chilling is essential to allow the filling to set properly thanks to the gelatin.
- If you prefer, you can make your own pie crust instead of using refrigerated dough.
- Be sure to dissolve the gelatin completely to avoid any grainy texture in the filling.
- Whipped chantilly cream can be substituted with whipped cream or a dairy-free alternative if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310 kcal
- Sugar: 32 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
