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Fresh Strawberry Pie with Jello Filling

There's nothing better than a slice of fresh strawberry pie on a hot day! This is the perfect dessert for Easter, July 4th, and summer barbecues! 
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Chill Time3 hours 20 minutes
Total Time4 hours
Course: America's Best 4th of July Desserts, Recipes and Sides, Over 100 Easter Recipes for Spring
Cuisine: American
Keyword: dessert, pie, pie crust, strawberry, strawberry pie
Servings: 8 pieces
Author: Sweet Basil

Equipment

Ingredients

Homemade Pie Crust

Strawberry Filling

  • 2 Cups Water
  • 2 Cups Granulated Sugar
  • 6 Tablespoons Cornstarch
  • Zest of 1 Lemon
  • 1-6 Ounce Package Strawberry Jell-O
  • 3 Pounds Fresh Strawberries hulled

Stabilized Whipped Cream

  • 1/4 teaspoon Unflavored Powdered Gelatin
  • 3/4 Tablespoon Water
  • 3/4 Cup Heavy Cream chilled
  • 1 teaspoon Granulated Sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon Vanilla Extract or to taste
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Make the Strawberry Pie:

  • Prepare pie crust in a 9" pie plate according to the link above. Let cool completely before adding the filling.
    [Mom's Fail Proof Magic Pie Crust
  • Bring water, sugar, and cornstarch to a boil, stirring, until thick and clear, about 5 minutes.
    2 Cups Water, 2 Cups Granulated Sugar, 6 Tablespoons Cornstarch
  • Turn off the heat; add lemon zest and strawberry jell-o.
    Zest of 1 Lemon, 1-6 Ounce Package Strawberry Jell-O
  • Mix well and cool in a very large bowl.
  • Fold in whole, hulled strawberries.
    3 Pounds Fresh Strawberries
  • Pour into pie shell.
  • Store in refrigerator until set; serve with stabilized whipped cream piped around the edges.

Make the Stabilized Whipped Cream:

  • Sprinkle unflavored powdered gelatin over water in a microwave-safe bowl and let it stand for 3 minutes.
    1/4 teaspoon Unflavored Powdered Gelatin, 3/4 Tablespoon Water
  • Microwave the mixture in 5-second increments until the gelatin is dissolved and liquefied.
  • Whip chilled heavy cream, sugar and vanilla extract in a stand mixer, staying on low speed until small bubbles form and then increase the speed to medium.
    3/4 Cup Heavy Cream, 1 teaspoon Granulated Sugar, 1/4 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • When the cream begins to thicken and beaters begin to leave a trail in the cream, slowly pour in the gelatin mixture and then increase the speed to high and continue to beat until soft peaks form.
  • Place in a piping bag and pipe onto pie.

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Notes

  • The stabilized whipped cream and pie can be made an entire 24 hours prior to serving.
Fresh strawberry pie will keep for 2 days at room temperature, or store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1slice | Calories: 273kcal | Carbohydrates: 70g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 5mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 60g | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 1mg