Description
Succulent Big Boys Fresh Strawberry Pie delivers summer’s sweetest symphony on a plate. Creamy, tangy, and irresistibly fresh, this dessert invites you to savor each luscious bite of pure berry bliss.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 quart fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
- 1 pre-baked 9-inch pie crust
Sweeteners and Thickeners:
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 small box (3 ounces) strawberry gelatin
Liquid Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Topping:
- Whipped cream (for serving)
Instructions
- Carefully layer whole, vibrant strawberries inside the pre-baked pie shell, creating an elegant and uniform arrangement that covers the entire base.
- Combine cornstarch, sugar, and water in a simmering saucepan, whisking continuously to prevent lumps and achieve a smooth, glossy consistency.
- Heat the mixture over medium temperature, stirring constantly until the sauce transforms into a thick, translucent glaze that coats the back of a spoon.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and introduce fresh lemon juice and strawberry gelatin, stirring energetically until the gelatin completely dissolves and integrates with the glaze.
- Gently cascade the warm, shimmering glaze over the meticulously arranged strawberries, ensuring each berry receives an even, glistening coating.
- Transfer the pie to the refrigerator and allow it to set undisturbed for a minimum of three hours, permitting the glaze to solidify and the flavors to meld.
- When ready to serve, garnish with billowy peaks of freshly whipped cream and present this stunning dessert chilled for maximum flavor and visual appeal.
Notes
- Choose ripe, vibrant strawberries for the most intense flavor and sweetest results.
- Ensure the pie crust is completely cooled before adding strawberries to prevent soggy bottom.
- Gently stir the gelatin mixture to avoid creating air bubbles that can make the glaze look cloudy.
- For a lighter version, substitute sugar with stevia or use sugar-free gelatin to reduce calories.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg