Description

Big Boy’s Fresh Strawberry Pie is a delightful and refreshing dessert perfect for summer. Featuring a pre-baked pie crust filled with fresh, juicy strawberries and a glossy strawberry gelatin topping, this pie is easy to make and sure to impress. The filling is cooked on the stovetop to achieve the perfect thick, translucent consistency, then chilled to set beautifully. Serve it with whipped cream for an extra touch of indulgence.

Ingredients

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Pie Base

1 pre-baked 9-inch pie crust (homemade or store-bought)

Filling

1 cup granulated sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup water
1 (3 oz) package strawberry gelatin (like Jell-O)
4 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and halved

Topping (optional)

Whipped cream

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Instructions

Prepare the gelatin mixture: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, whisk together the granulated sugar, cornstarch, and water. Cook the mixture, stirring constantly, until it thickens and becomes translucent, which should take about 5 to 7 minutes.
Dissolve the gelatin: Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the strawberry gelatin powder until fully dissolved. Allow the mixture to cool for approximately 15 minutes, but make sure it does not set.
Arrange strawberries in crust: Place the fresh strawberries, cut side down, evenly into the pre-baked 9-inch pie crust, forming a single layer to create the base for the filling.
Pour gelatin over strawberries: Carefully pour the slightly cooled gelatin mixture over the strawberries, ensuring all are evenly coated to hold them in place and provide a shiny finish.
Chill the pie: Refrigerate the pie for at least 4 hours until the filling is fully set and firm.
Serve: Once set, slice the pie and serve chilled. Optionally, add a dollop of whipped cream on each slice for added creaminess and flavor.

Notes

Use ripe, sweet strawberries at their peak for the best flavor and texture.
Slice strawberries smaller if a different texture or appearance is preferred.
Consume the pie within 2 days for optimal freshness and to maintain the best texture of the filling and crust.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: No-Bake (with stovetop filling)
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 240
Sugar: 28g
Sodium: 170mg
Fat: 9g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 38g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 0mg