Description
Indulge in the refreshing delight of Easy Fresh Strawberry Pie, a simple yet stunning dessert perfect for summer gatherings. This pie features a buttery crust generously topped with ripe strawberries and a creamy filling that strikes the ideal balance between sweet and tart. With minimal effort, you can impress friends and family at any occasion with this vibrant treat, making it an instant favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh strawberries (sliced)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon unflavored gelatin
- 1/4 cup cold water
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup heavy cream (whipped to soft peaks)
- 1 ready-made pie crust
Instructions
- Pre-bake the pie crust for about 10 minutes until golden brown. Allow it to cool completely.
- In a medium bowl, combine sugar and lemon juice. Gently toss in the sliced strawberries until well coated.
- In a small saucepan, sprinkle gelatin over cold water and let it sit for 5 minutes. Heat gently until dissolved; allow to cool slightly.
- Stir the cooled gelatin mixture into the strawberry-sugar blend until evenly mixed.
- Pour the strawberry mixture into the cooled pie crust, spreading it evenly.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least four hours or overnight to set.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg