Fresh Strawberry Pie
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Fresh Strawberry Pie
Description
This dessert begins with a baked pie crust, which provides a sturdy, buttery base. Fresh strawberries are prepared by hulling and slicing most of the fruit, while reserving some halved berries for topping. Half of the sliced strawberries are layered in the crust for texture. The remaining sliced strawberries are mashed or blended to a purée and combined with sugar and cornstarch, then cooked until thickened to create a berry glaze.
The thickened strawberry filling is cooled and poured over the strawberry layer in the crust, then topped with the reserved halved strawberries for color and added fruitiness. The pie is chilled to allow the filling to set firmly. Whipped cream sweetened lightly is whipped fresh and served atop pie slices to add a soft, creamy contrast. The pie offers a balance between the tender crust, fresh berry layers, and smooth, gelled filling.
Chilling the bowl used for whipping cream beforehand improves volume and texture. The pie is best served well chilled and can be adapted with homemade or store-bought crusts depending on preference. This strawberry pie is ideal for spring or summer when fresh berries are available.
Ingredients
Pie:
- 1 pie crust baked (refrigerated, frozen, or homemade
- 5 cups strawberry divided
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 Tablespoon cornstarch
Whipped Cream:
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 Tablespoon sugar
Instructions
- Begin by hulling and slicing 4 cups of strawberries. Hull and halve the remaining cup of strawberries and set aside.
- Layer 2 cups of the sliced strawberries on the bottom of the baked pie crust.
- Mash the remaining 2 cups of sliced strawberries, or pulse in the blender until a mashed consistency is reached. Combine the mashed strawberries with the sugar and cornstarch in a small sauce pan, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, stirring constantly until mixture is thickened, for about 3 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool for about 15 minutes.
- Pour the strawberry filling over the top of the pie, spreading evenly. Top with halved strawberries and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
- To make the whipped cream, combine the heavy whipping cream and sugar in a large mixing bowl and beat over medium speed until fluffy. Serve over the top of each slice of pie and enjoy!
Notes
- Chill metal bowls before whipping cream to help achieve better volume and texture.
- Use fresh, ripe strawberries for best flavor in the pie filling and topping.
- Any baked pie crust, whether refrigerated, frozen, or homemade, can be used as a base for this pie.
- Allow the cooked strawberry filling to cool before pouring into the pie to prevent sogginess.
- Chill the assembled pie for at least two hours to let the filling set before serving.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 348 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 348kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 48g | 16% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 40mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 99mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 180mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 32g | 64% |
| Vitamin A | 450IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 53.1mg | 59% |
| Calcium | 38mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.9mg | 5% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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