Description
Summer’s sweetest treasure, Big Boys Fresh Strawberry Pie, delivers a luscious symphony of ripe berries nestled in a buttery crust. Silky smooth filling and fresh strawberries promise a delightful dessert slice that will transport you to pure culinary bliss.
Ingredients
Scale
Pie Base:
- 1 frozen pie crust
Sweeteners and Thickeners:
- 1 1/4 cups (250 grams) sugar
- 3 tablespoons (24 grams) cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) strawberry jelly
Fruits and Liquid:
- 2 cups (300 grams) strawberries, sliced
- 1 1/4 cups (296 milliliters) water
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to the temperature specified on the frozen pie crust package and bake until golden brown. Allow the crust to cool completely for 30 minutes at room temperature.
- In a saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch, and water over medium heat. Whisk continuously until the mixture reaches a rolling boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens and becomes translucent.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and gently fold in strawberry jelly, creating a smooth, glossy mixture. Let the mixture cool to room temperature, stirring occasionally to prevent skin formation.
- Arrange fresh sliced strawberries evenly across the cooled pie crust, creating a vibrant and uniform layer that covers the entire bottom surface.
- Carefully pour the cooled strawberry jelly mixture over the arranged strawberries, ensuring complete and even coverage. Use a spatula to distribute the jelly gently and fill any gaps between the strawberry slices.
- Transfer the pie to the refrigerator and chill for 3-4 hours, or until the jelly sets completely and the pie is firm to the touch.
- Before serving, let the pie sit at room temperature for 10 minutes to soften slightly. Slice and serve chilled, optionally garnishing with whipped cream or mint leaves.
Notes
- Choose a high-quality, ready-made pie crust for consistent results and save time in the kitchen.
- Ensure cornstarch is completely dissolved to prevent lumpy jelly mixture, whisking thoroughly during cooking.
- Test strawberry ripeness by selecting bright red, fragrant berries without soft spots for maximum flavor intensity.
- Chill pie for at least 4 hours to allow jelly to completely set and develop a perfect slicing consistency.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 200 kcal
- Sugar: 35 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg