Description

A delicious and refreshing dessert made with a flaky pie crust, sweet fresh strawberries, and a glossy strawberry glaze. Perfect for summer gatherings.

Ingredients

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1 9-inch pie crust, baked and cooled
1 cup sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup water
1 (3 oz) package strawberry gelatin (such as Jell-O)
4 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
Whipped cream for topping (optional)

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Instructions

In a saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch. Gradually add water and stir until smooth.
Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and becomes translucent.
Remove from heat and stir in strawberry gelatin until completely dissolved. Let cool to room temperature.
Arrange fresh strawberries in the baked pie crust.
Pour the cooled gelatin mixture evenly over the strawberries.
Refrigerate the pie for at least 4 hours or until set.
Top with whipped cream before serving, if desired.

Notes

Use ripe, sweet strawberries for the best flavor.
You can make the pie a day in advance and refrigerate overnight.
Try adding a layer of cream cheese spread on the crust for extra richness.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 280
Sugar: 30g
Sodium: 160mg
Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 50g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 10mg