Description

This Old Fashioned Strawberry Pie is a timeless, refreshing dessert made with fresh, juicy strawberries. The sweetened fruit filling is thickened to perfection and nestled inside a flaky, buttery pie crust. Topped with whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream, this pie is the ultimate summer treat, ideal for picnics, gatherings, or family dinners.

Ingredients

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For the Pie:

1 9-inch deep-dish pie crust (baked)
6 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and halved (divided)
1 cup sugar
3 tbsp cornstarch
3/4 cup cold water
1/4 tsp salt
Red food coloring (optional, for vibrant color)
Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream (optional, for serving)

Instructions

Prepare the crust: Bake the 9-inch deep-dish pie crust according to the package or recipe instructions. Allow it to cool completely before adding the filling.
Make the filling: In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch, salt, and cold water. Stir until the cornstarch is dissolved and the mixture is smooth. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly until it thickens into a gel-like consistency (about 2-3 minutes). Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
Add color (optional): If you want a more vibrant pie, add a few drops of red food coloring to the cooled mixture and stir to combine.
Assemble the pie: Arrange 4 cups of the halved strawberries in the cooled, baked pie crust. Pour the thickened syrup mixture over the strawberries, ensuring they’re well coated.
Chill the pie: Refrigerate the pie for at least 3-4 hours, or until the filling has fully set.
Serve: Before serving, garnish with the remaining 2 cups of halved strawberries on top. Serve with whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream if desired.

Notes

If you prefer, you can skip the food coloring for a more natural, classic look.
Be sure to let the pie chill for several hours to allow the filling to set properly before slicing.
The pie can be made up to a day in advance, making it an ideal dessert for meal prep.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes (for the filling)
Category: Dessert
Method: No-bake filling, baking for the crust
Cuisine: American

Keywords: strawberry pie, summer dessert, no-bake pie, strawberry filling, fresh strawberry pie