Kitchen notes · a little help before you start
Fresh Strawberry Pie
Fresh Strawberry Pie is made with pie crust, strawberries, and cornstarch.
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 18 min
- Total
- 33 min
- Original yield
- Serves 8
- Ingredients
- 5 listed
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Recipe categories & planning details
- Meal type
- Desserts
- Cuisine
- American
- Preparation & total time
- Prep: 15 minutes or less · Total: 31–60 minutes
A few quick notes
1. Allow for chilling
Include the chilling step when deciding when to start.
2. Stir as directed
Stay with the pan for the frequent stirring called for in the method.
3. Allow for cooling
Include the cooling stage before the next step.
Get to know the ingredients
pie crust, (baked refrigerated, frozen, or homemade)
In the method: Layer 2 cups of the sliced strawberries on the bottom of the baked pie crust.
strawberries, (divided)
In the method: Begin by hulling and slicing 4 cups of strawberries.
cornstarch
In the method: Combine the mashed strawberries with the sugar and cornstarch in a small sauce pan, and bring to a boil.
Let’s make it
Choose your servings, then check things off as you go.
Original recipe: Serves 8. Original quantities shown.
Check ingredients as you prepare them. These checks stay on this page.
Ingredient note
Source: 1 pie crust, (baked refrigerated, frozen, or homemade)Ingredient note
Source: 5 cups strawberries, (divided)Ingredient note
Source: 1 cup sugar; Source: 2 Tablespoon sugarIngredient note
Source: 3 Tablespoon cornstarchIngredient note
Source: 1 cup heavy whipping cream
How to make it
0 of 5 steps completeMake room for Fresh Strawberry Pie
Review ingredients in your pantry before anything is added. Meal plans use your household size; grocery-only additions use the servings selected above.
The last little job
Finish as directed
Serve over the top of each slice of pie and enjoy!
A little more help as you go
Follow the blending step
Prepare the blending equipment before that stage of the recipe.
Match the cuts in the method
Use the chopping, slicing or cutting preparation specified.
Prepare for the next step
Have the next addition ready when the mixture reaches the boil described.
A few questions you might have
What should I prepare first?
Set out the blender. Start with this step: Begin by hulling and slicing 4 cups of strawberries.
Which preparation step should I plan for?
Include the chilling step when deciding when to start.
What check should I look for as it cooks?
Reduce heat, stirring constantly until mixture is thickened, for about 3 minutes.
Is there another preparation step to plan for?
Prepare the blending equipment before that stage of the recipe.
Additional recipe notes
*If using a metal bowl to make the whipped cream, chilling it in the refrigerator for about 10 minutes before mixing helps to make the whipped cream come together better. Adapted from: Taste of Home
Storage & reheating safety
For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.
These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures
Recipe source: belleofthekitchen.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.
Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.