Fresh Strawberry Pie
This Fresh Strawberry Pie is a vibrant, no-bake dessert featuring sweet, seasonal strawberries in a homemade flaky crust topped with airy whipped cream.
Ingredients
- 1 9-inch baked pie crust homemade flaky crust or store-bought
- 1 lb fresh strawberries hulled and halved
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3 tbsp cornstarch arrowroot or tapioca starch can substitute
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup whipped cream homemade or store-bought
- mint leaves optional, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F, line crust with parchment and pie weights, then bake 10 minutes until lightly golden; cool completely.
- In a bowl, toss strawberries with sugar, cornstarch, salt, and lemon juice until evenly coated.
- Cook mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it bubbles and thickens (3–5 minutes), then remove from heat.
- Pour warm filling into the cooled crust and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Cover loosely and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to achieve a sliceable consistency.
- Spread or pipe whipped cream over the pie center just before serving.
- Add mint leaves, slice with a hot knife for clean cuts, and enjoy!
Notes
Chill fully before serving for best texture; leftovers keep up to 3 days in the fridge.
Nutrition
Calories: 320kcal
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