Description
A delicious and refreshing strawberry pie made with a flaky homemade or store-bought pie crust, fresh strawberries, and a luscious gelatin-thickened filling. Perfectly sweetened and topped with whipped chantilly cream, this pie is a delightful treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Pie Crust
- 1 sheet refrigerated pie crust or Homemade Pie Crust
Filling
- 1 quart fresh strawberries, quartered
- 1/4 cup water
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 tbsp cornstarch
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tbsp unflavored powdered gelatin
Topping
- Whipped chantilly cream
Instructions
- Prepare the Pie Crust: Lay the pie dough into a 9-inch pie plate or tin and press the edges to secure. Bake the crust unbaked according to the package instructions until golden and set aside to cool.
- Make the Strawberry Puree: Mash half of the strawberries with a fork and combine them with 1/4 cup water, sugar, and vanilla extract in a small saucepot. Bring the mixture to a low boil over medium heat, continuing to mash the berries as it heats. Cook for 5 minutes to meld the flavors.
- Thicken the Filling: In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and 1/2 cup cold water. Slowly add this mixture to the berry puree, returning it to a boil over medium-high heat while stirring constantly. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook until the mixture thickens, about 3 minutes.
- Add Gelatin: Lower heat to low and add the unflavored powdered gelatin to the thickened berry mixture. Whisk continuously and cook for 3 minutes or until the gelatin is fully dissolved and incorporated.
- Combine with Fresh Berries: Remove the saucepot from heat and fold in the remaining fresh quartered strawberries gently to retain their shape.
- Assemble the Pie: Pour the filling into the baked and cooled pie crust. Smooth the top with a spatula for even surface.
- Chill the Pie: Refrigerate the assembled pie for 4 hours to allow the filling to set and flavors to meld.
- Serve: Just before serving, top the pie with whipped chantilly cream for a creamy and elegant finish.
Notes
- Use fresh, ripe strawberries for the best flavor and sweetness.
- If preferred, make homemade pie crust for a more rustic touch.
- Ensure the pie crust is completely cooled before pouring the filling to prevent it from becoming soggy.
- You can substitute gelatin with agar-agar for a vegetarian alternative but adjust the quantity and preparation accordingly.
- For extra flavor, add a little lemon zest to the filling mixture.
- Whipped chantilly cream can be sweetened with powdered sugar and vanilla for added richness.
- Chill time is essential for setting the gelatin and firming up the pie filling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
