Description
This Fresh Strawberry Pie is a delightful summer dessert that showcases the natural sweetness of ripe strawberries in a flaky, buttery crust. It’s the perfect treat to enjoy during berry season!
Ingredients
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Pie Crust
- 1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (163 grams)
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter cubed (112 grams)
- 3–4 tablespoons cold water
Strawberry Pie Filling
- 1 3/4 cups chopped strawberries (about 245 grams)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar (150 grams)
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons cold water
- 1 package unflavored gelatin (7 grams)
- 5 cups chopped strawberries (about 690 grams or 1 1/2 pounds)
- Serve with sweetened whipped cream as desired
Instructions
- Pie crust: Stir together flour, salt, and sugar in a large bowl. Cut in cold butter until crumbly. Stir in cold water and work dough until it comes together. Shape into a disc, refrigerate, then roll out and fit into a pie plate. Blind bake the crust until golden brown.
- Strawberry Pie: Crush 1 ¾ cup strawberries, cook with sugar and water until warm. Dissolve gelatin in cold water, then add to strawberries with vanilla. Stir in remaining chopped strawberries, pour into crust, and chill until set.
Notes
- You can make the pie crust ahead of time and freeze it until ready to use.
- Make sure the gelatin is completely dissolved in the strawberry mixture for a smooth texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
