Description
Easy Strawberry Pie is a no-bake dessert featuring fresh strawberries in a sweet gelatin filling, nestled in a buttery, flaky crust, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 1 pre-made graham cracker crust or pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
2 tablespoons butter, melted (optional, for extra richness)
1 pound fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
1 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 package (3 oz) strawberry Jell-O (or other fruit-flavored gelatin)
1 cup water
1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional, for thicker filling)
Whipped cream or whipped topping (optional, for garnish)
Extra strawberry slices (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
In a saucepan, combine the granulated sugar, lemon juice, and water. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
- Once the mixture begins to boil, add the strawberry Jell-O and stir until it’s completely dissolved.
- If you want a thicker filling, whisk in the cornstarch at this stage and continue to cook for another 1-2 minutes until it thickens.
- Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
- Arrange the halved strawberries in a single layer in the bottom of the pie crust, cut side down.
- Once the filling has cooled for a few minutes but is still pourable, pour the gelatin mixture over the strawberries in the pie crust.
- Gently shake the pie to make sure the filling settles evenly around the strawberries.
- Refrigerate the pie for at least 2-3 hours, or until the filling has set and the pie is firm.
- Before serving, top the pie with whipped cream and garnish with extra strawberry slices, if desired.
Notes
- This pie is perfect for making ahead. Prepare it the day before and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- If using frozen strawberries, make sure they are thawed and drained well before using.
- For a sweeter filling, you can add a little more sugar or use sugar-free Jell-O and a sugar substitute.
- For a creamier pie, fold sweetened cream cheese into the filling before pouring over the strawberries.
- Use agar-agar or pectin as an alternative to gelatin for a vegan version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
