The Easiest Fresh Strawberry Pie: Your Go-To Recipe for Berry Bliss
A stunning no-bake strawberry pie with a crisp graham crust and fresh berries suspended in a shiny, lightly sweetened glaze. Perfect for summer gatherings!
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: undefined
- Total Time: 5 hours 20 mins
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- For the Filling:
- 2 lbs fresh strawberries, hulled (reserve 6 for garnish)
- 3/4 cup water
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1–2 drops red food coloring (optional)
- For Serving:
- Whipped cream
- Mint leaves
Instructions
- Crust: Mix crumbs, sugar, and butter. Press into 9-inch pie plate. Chill 1 hour.
- Prepare Berries: Halve 1 lb strawberries; arrange cut-side down in crust. Slice remaining 1 lb berries.
- Make Glaze: In saucepan, whisk water, sugar, and cornstarch. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thick and clear (about 5 mins). Remove from heat; stir in lemon juice, vanilla, and food coloring if using.
- Assemble: Pour hot glaze over sliced berries in bowl; gently fold to coat. Spoon over arranged berries in crust.
- Chill: Refrigerate 4+ hours until set. Garnish with whipped cream, whole berries, and mint.
Notes
- Peak season tip: Use the ripest local strawberries
- Clear glaze secret: Strain through sieve if cloudy
- Make ahead: Crust keeps 2 days; assemble pie up to 8 hours before serving
- Variation: Add 1/4 cup chopped basil to glaze for herbal twist
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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