Description
Big Boy’s Fresh Strawberry Pie is a delightful American dessert featuring a crisp pre-baked pie crust filled with fresh, juicy strawberries coated in a sweet, translucent strawberry gelatin glaze. This easy-to-make pie offers a perfect balance of fruity freshness and creamy texture, making it an ideal summer treat that can be enjoyed chilled with optional whipped cream topping.
Ingredients
Scale
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 for topping
Instructions
- Prepare Gelatin Mixture: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, whisk together the sugar, cornstarch, and water. Cook while stirring constantly until the mixture thickens and becomes translucent, about 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Dissolve Gelatin: Stir in the strawberry gelatin into the hot mixture until it fully dissolves. Allow the mixture to cool for about 15 minutes, but ensure it does not set.
- Arrange Strawberries: Place the fresh strawberries cut side down evenly into the pre-baked pie crust.
- Pour Gelatin Over Strawberries: Carefully pour the slightly cooled gelatin mixture over the arranged strawberries, making sure they are evenly coated.
- Chill Pie: Refrigerate the pie for at least 4 hours or until the gelatin filling is fully set.
- Serve: Serve the pie chilled, optionally topped with a dollop of whipped cream for extra creaminess and flair.
Notes
- For best results, use ripe, sweet strawberries at their peak of freshness.
- Slice the strawberries smaller if you prefer a more even berry distribution in each slice.
- This pie is best enjoyed within 2 days for optimal freshness and texture.
