Description
This Easy Strawberry Slab Pie is a delightful no-bake dessert featuring a buttery pie crust topped with fresh strawberries and a flavorful strawberry jello soak. Perfect for summer gatherings or whenever you crave a refreshing, fruity treat, this pie combines a crisp baked crust with a sweet, jiggly jello topping that sets beautifully in the fridge.
Ingredients
Scale
Pie Crust
- 1 package refrigerated pie crust
Filling
- 32 oz fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 2 1/2 cups lemon-lime soda
- 6 oz strawberry jello
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the pie crust.
- Prepare Pie Crust: Roll out the refrigerated pie crust to fit a 9×13-inch baking dish. Press it firmly into the dish and trim off any excess dough for a clean edge.
- Bake Crust: Prick the pie crust all over with a fork to prevent bubbles during baking. Bake in the oven for 10-12 minutes or until the crust turns golden brown. Remove from the oven and allow it to cool completely.
- Make Jello Mixture: In a saucepan, heat the 2 1/2 cups of lemon-lime soda over medium heat until it comes to a boil. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the 6 oz of strawberry jello powder until it is completely dissolved. Let the mixture cool slightly but not set.
- Arrange Strawberries: Evenly arrange the sliced fresh strawberries over the cooled baked pie crust in the baking dish.
- Pour Jello Over Strawberries: Carefully and evenly pour the slightly cooled jello mixture over the strawberries, allowing it to seep through the fruit and coat the crust.
- Refrigerate to Set: Place the assembled pie in the refrigerator and chill for at least 4 hours or until the jello is fully set and firm to the touch.
- Serve: Once set, slice the slab pie into squares and serve chilled for a refreshing dessert experience.
Notes
- Ensure the pie crust is completely cooled before adding strawberries and jello mixture to prevent melting or sogginess.
- You can substitute lemon-lime soda with other clear sodas like ginger ale if desired.
- This dessert is best served chilled and within 1-2 days of preparation for optimal freshness.
- For a firmer set, refrigerate overnight.
