Description
This Fresh Strawberry Pie features a crisp, buttery 9-inch pie crust filled with fresh whole strawberries topped with a glossy, sweetened strawberry filling thickened with cornstarch and enhanced by a splash of fresh lemon juice. Chilled to perfection, this classic, no-bake pie is perfect for summer gatherings or a refreshing dessert.
Ingredients
Pie Crust
- 1 recipe 9-inch pie crust (blind baked and cooled)
Filling
- 4 cups fresh strawberries, hulled (divided)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup water
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 3 tbsp cornstarch
- Red food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Assemble the strawberries: Add 2 cups of the hulled fresh strawberries to the fully-baked pie crust and set aside, creating the base layer for the pie filling.
- Cook the filling: In a medium saucepan, combine the remaining 2 cups of strawberries, granulated sugar, water, fresh lemon juice, and cornstarch. Using an old-fashioned potato masher, mash the strawberries until the mixture is mostly liquid with some berry chunks remaining. Place the saucepan over medium heat and cook, stirring occasionally, for 3-5 minutes until the mixture starts bubbling around the edges. Once bubbling, stir constantly until the filling thickens and bubbles throughout, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in red food coloring if desired for enhanced color.
- Fill the pie: Immediately pour the thickened strawberry filling over the fresh strawberries layered in the pie crust. Allow the pie to cool to room temperature, approximately 1 hour, then refrigerate for 4-6 hours until fully chilled and set. Serve cold, optionally topped with fresh whipped cream.
Notes
- Use fresh, ripe strawberries for the best flavor and natural sweetness.
- The pie crust should be blind baked and fully cooled before adding the filling to prevent sogginess.
- If you prefer a more vivid color, add a few drops of red food coloring to the cooked filling.
- Allow the pie to chill thoroughly to help the filling set properly for clean slices.
- This pie is best served within 1-2 days for optimal freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
