Description
Fresh Strawberry Pie is a quintessential summer dessert that captures the essence of sun-kissed strawberries in every slice. With its flaky crust and vibrant, juicy filling, this pie not only looks stunning but also delivers a delightful blend of sweet and tart flavors. Perfect for family gatherings or a cozy evening at home, this easy-to-make pie will surely impress your guests and leave them wanting more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 pre-made pie crust (9 inches)
- Whipped cream for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the pie crust in a pie pan and bake for 10-12 minutes until golden brown. Let cool completely.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine 1 cup of sliced strawberries, sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice. Stir continuously until thickened (about 5 minutes). Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Fold in the remaining sliced strawberries into the cooled mixture.
- Pour the strawberry filling into the cooled pie crust and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
- Serve slices topped with whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg