Outrageous Strawberry Pie
Celebrate the sweetness of summer with this irresistible Outrageous Strawberry Pie, a show-stopping dessert bursting with bright, juicy flavor! Featuring a buttery graham cracker crust, a luscious strawberry gelatin filling, and layers of fresh, ripe strawberries, this recipe is as stunning as it is delicious. Perfectly balanced with a hint of zesty lemon, the filling is thickened with cornstarch to achieve the ideal texture while letting the natural sweetness of the strawberries shine. Quick to prepare and chilled to perfection, this no-fuss pie is the ultimate treat to serve at picnics, barbecues, or any gathering. For an extra indulgent touch, top each slice with a swirl of whipped cream and watch it disappear in seconds. This easy-to-make, crowd-pleasing dessert is destined to become a new family favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (for crust)
- 6 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
- 1 cup granulated sugar (for filling)
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 0.75 cup water
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 packet strawberry gelatin (3 oz package)
- 1 cup whipped cream (optional, for serving)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar. Stir until the crumbs are evenly coated and mixture resembles wet sand.
Press the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie pan to form the crust.
Bake the crust for 8-10 minutes, or until lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let it cool completely.
While the crust cools, wash, hull, and halve the strawberries. Set aside 3 cups of halved strawberries for the filling, and reserve the remaining 3 cups for layering in the pie.
In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup of granulated sugar and 3 tablespoons of cornstarch. Whisk in 0.75 cups of water and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and just begins to boil.
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the strawberry gelatin until fully dissolved. Let the mixture cool for 10-15 minutes.
Arrange the reserved 3 cups of halved strawberries in the cooled graham cracker crust.
Gently fold the remaining 3 cups of strawberries into the cooled gelatin mixture, ensuring all the berries are coated. Pour this filling evenly over the strawberries in the crust, spreading it gently to fill any gaps.
Refrigerate the pie for at least 3 hours, or until the filling is fully set.
Serve chilled with a dollop of whipped cream, if desired. Enjoy your Outrageous Strawberry Pie!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3539 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 168.7 g | 216% | |
| Saturated Fat | 103.6 g | 518% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 438 mg | 146% | |
| Sodium | 1236 mg | 54% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 491.4 g | 179% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.7 g | 81% | |
| Total Sugars | 347.4 g | ||
| Protein | 25.5 g | 51% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 423 mg | 33% | |
| Iron | 10.2 mg | 57% | |
| Potassium | 1836 mg | 39% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
