Description
This classic homemade strawberry pie is bright, juicy, and bursting with flavor — a perfect balance of sweet and tangy strawberries in a crisp baked pastry crust. Topped with light, airy whipped cream, it’s a refreshing summer treat that everyone will love!
Ingredients
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- 1 quart fresh strawberries, hulled
- 1 (9 inch) pie crust, baked
- 1 cup white sugar
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 3/4 cup water
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients.
- Arrange 1/2 of strawberries in baked pastry shell. Place remaining strawberries in a medium saucepan.
- Add sugar to the strawberries in the saucepan; place over medium heat and bring to a boil, stirring frequently.
- Whisk cornstarch and water together in a small bowl. Gradually stir cornstarch mixture into boiling strawberry mixture. Reduce heat and simmer mixture until thickened, about 10 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Pour cooked strawberry mixture over berries in pastry shell. Refrigerate until chilled and set, at least 3 hours.
- Before serving, whip cream in a medium bowl until soft peaks form.
- Serve each slice of pie with a dollop of whipped cream. Enjoy!
Notes
- Use ripe strawberries for the best flavor.
- Chill the pie thoroughly before slicing to ensure clean slices.
- You can add a teaspoon of vanilla extract to the whipped cream for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 110 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 28 mg