Description
Fresh Strawberry Pie features juicy strawberries coated in a glossy glaze inside a flaky crust. This easy spring and summer dessert sets beautifully and slices cleanly.
Ingredients
1 pre-baked 9-inch pie crust
1 1/2 pounds fresh strawberries, hulled
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
1 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons powdered sugar
Instructions
1. Bake and cool pie crust completely.
2. Slice strawberries, reserving 1 cup for glaze.
3. Cook reserved strawberries with sugar, water, and lemon juice.
4. Add cornstarch slurry and cook until thick and glossy.
5. Arrange fresh strawberries in crust.
6. Pour glaze over berries evenly.
7. Refrigerate 3–4 hours until set.
8. Top with whipped cream before serving.
Notes
Use ripe strawberries for best flavor.
Chill fully before slicing.
Do not freeze.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg