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    Home » Dessert » Pie

    Strawberry Pie

    Published: Apr 18, 2023 by Tonia Larson

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    Our fresh Strawberry Pie recipe has a homemade strawberry pie filling in a flaky crust and is topped with swirls of whipped cream.

    Homemade pies are a popular dessert to serve on every occasion, from a holiday dinner to a summer celebration!

    a strawberry pie with whipped cream dollops on top

    Strawberry Pie was one of my dad’s favorite desserts when I was growing up. We bought it from a restaurant, but it is only available when fresh strawberries are in season. We looked forward to having it as a special summer treat! I created this recipe for a homemade strawberry pie with jello so that we can make it all summer long.

    Here’s Everything You Need To Make Strawberry Pie

    • Strawberry Pie Ingredients and Substitutions
    • How To Make Strawberry Pie
      • Strawberry Pie Filling
      • Fill and Garnish the Pie
    • Variations
      • Light Strawberry Pie
      • Strawberry Blueberry Pie
      • Strawberry Cool Whip Pie
    • Make Ahead and Storage
    • Others Want To Know
    • More Strawberry Recipes
    a strawberry pie with jello in a white dish

    Strawberry Pie Ingredients and Substitutions

    Strawberry Jello

    • To thicken the filling, we used strawberry Jello.
    • Not only does the strawberry gelatin thicken the filling, it also adds strawberry flavor!
    • For a lighter version, you can use sugar-free jello.

    Vanilla Pudding

    • Vanilla cook-and-serve pudding is used as an additional thickener in this recipe.
    • In addition to thickening the pie filling, the pudding adds a lovely vanilla flavor as well as a creamier texture than gelatin alone. Be sure the pudding package says cook-and-serve on it!

    Water and Ice Cubes

    • The water is used to dissolve the strawberry gelatin and vanilla cook-and-serve pudding.
    • The ice cubes are added once they are done cooking to help the liquid cool faster.
    hulling strawberries.

    Strawberries

    • We chose to slice fresh strawberries rather than leave them whole. We find that half of a small strawberry or medium strawberry works well.
    • If your strawberries are large, you may need to cut them into smaller pieces.

    Pie Crust

    • You’ll need one baked 9-inch pie crust for this recipe.
    • We used our homemade pie crust recipe. Once the pie pastry is in your pie plate, line it with foil and fill the foil with pie weights or dried beans. Bake the crust at 400˚F for 35-40 minutes, until golden brown, removing the foil and pie weights after 20 minutes.
    • You also work to use a store-bought crust, a graham cracker crust, or a shortbread crust.

    Whipped Cream

    • We topped our pie with homemade whipped cream.
    • You can leave it plain if you prefer, or use whipped topping instead.
    Photo collage showing how to make strawberry pie filling.

    How To Make Strawberry Pie

    Making a strawberry pie from scratch is so easy, and it looks impressive too! Visit the recipe card for complete ingredient measurements and step-by-step instructions.

    Strawberry Pie Filling

    This delicious strawberry pie filling is perfect for this fresh strawberry pie, but it can also be used on cheesecake and waffles or in cobblers and cinnamon rolls.

    • Make the Filling: Combine the strawberry jello, vanilla cook-and-serve pudding, and water in a saucepan over medium heat. Boil the filling while stirring constantly. Remove it from the heat and add the ice cubes and cool it in the refrigerator.
    • Prepare the Strawberries: Rinse, hull, and slice the strawberries.
    • Combine the Filling and Strawberries: Add the sliced strawberries to the glaze and stir to coat.
    Adding strawberry pie filling to crust and topping the pie with whipped cream.

    Fill and Garnish the Pie

    • Fill the Crust: Pour the homemade strawberry pie filling into the prepared crust, and chill it in the refrigerator.
    • Add a Garnish: Transfer the whipped cream to a pastry bag with a piping tip. (We used a star tip.) Then, top the pie with swirls of whipped cream. It is best to leave this step until close to serving time.
    a strawberry pie with a piece cut out

    Variations

    Light Strawberry Pie

    To make a lighter version of this strawberry jello pie, use sugar-free jello, and sugar-free vanilla cook-and-serve pudding to make the glaze. Then, use a reduced-fat graham cracker crust and light cool whip for the topping.

    Strawberry Blueberry Pie

    To make a strawberry blueberry pie, simply replace half of the strawberries in this recipe with fresh blueberries. Then, follow the recipe as directed.

    Strawberry Cool Whip Pie

    A strawberry cool whip pie is a cool, creamy variation. You’ll only need half of the strawberry pie filling, so set the remaining filling aside. Then, fold an 8-ounce container of thawed cool whip into half of the cooled pie filling and spread it in a prepared pie crust. Chill in the refrigerator until set.

    a piping bag piping whipped cream on to a pie

    Make Ahead and Storage

    You can make this jello pie ahead of time and bring it with you to a summer celebration or backyard barbecue.

    • Make Ahead: To make this pie ahead of time, prepare it as directed in the recipe but leave the whipped cream off until closer to serving time.
    • Fridge: Cover any remaining pie and store it in the refrigerator for up to three days. Due to the fresh ingredients in this recipe, it should not be left at room temperature.
    • Freezer: To freeze the pie, cover it tightly with plastic wrap and place it in an airtight freezer bag. Thaw it in the refrigerator before serving.

    Others Want To Know

    How do you thicken strawberry pie filling?

    This strawberry pie filling is thickened with strawberry jello and vanilla pudding. Although some recipes use cornstarch as a thickener, we prefer using gelatin and pudding for the added flavor and silky texture.

    How do you keep strawberry pie crust from getting soggy?

    Strawberry pie is made with a blind-baked (aka prebaked) crust. First, make sure the crust is fully baked (golden and flaky) before removing it from the oven. Second, using this strawberry jello and vanilla pudding mixture makes for a thick filling. Third, allowing the strawberry jello mixture to cool before adding to the pie crust will help prevent a soggy crust.

    Why is my strawberry pie runny?

    If your strawberry pie is runny, you didn’t allow the filling to thicken enough while boiling it, or it wasn’t chilled long enough.

    a slice of strawberry pie on a small white plate

    More Strawberry Recipes

    Our homemade strawberry lemonade is the perfect way to beat the heat this summer. It is made with fresh strawberries, lemons, and sugar, and it is sure to quench your thirst.

    This strawberry rhubarb pie is a classic summer dessert that is sure to bring back memories of grandma’s kitchen.

    Easy, delicious strawberry jello salad is a perfect dessert for any occasion, from summer barbecues to holiday dinners. It is a light and refreshing treat that everyone will love.

    This strawberry shortcake is a classic summer dessert that is sure to please everyone. The flaky shortcake biscuits, sweet strawberries, and fluffy whipped cream are the perfect combination of flavors and textures.

    Strawberry pie.

    Strawberry Pie

    Our fresh Strawberry Pie recipe has a homemade strawberry pie filling in a flaky crust and is topped with swirls of whipped cream.
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    Prep Time: 1 hour hour
    Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 1 hour hour 10 minutes minutes
    Servings: 8 slices
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    Equipment

    • White Pie Dish
    • Pastry Piping Bags
    • Star Pastry Tube
    • Pie & Pizza Server

    Ingredients

    • 9 inch pie crust baked
    • 1 ½ cups whipped cream

    Strawberry Pie Filling

    • 3 oz strawberry jello
    • 3 oz vanilla cook and serve pudding
    • 1 ¼ cups water
    • ½ cup ice cubes
    • 4 cups sliced strawberries

    Instructions

    Strawberry Pie Filling

    • Combine the strawberry jello and the cook and serve vanilla pudding in a saucepan. Whisk in the water.
    • Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Boil for 3 minutes stirring constantly.
    • Remove from heat and stir in the ice cubes until melted. Cool in the refrigerator until slightly thickened.
    • Remove from the fridge and stir in the sliced strawberries.

    Fill and Garnish Pie

    • Pour the pie filling into the baked pie crust and place it in the fridge to chill and thicken.
    • Top with whipped cream before serving.

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    Notes

    Store in the refrigerator for up to three days or in the freezer for up to three months.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1slice | Calories: 1161kcal | Carbohydrates: 136g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 61g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 28g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 1042mg | Potassium: 348mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 88IU | Vitamin C: 42mg | Calcium: 68mg | Iron: 6mg
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Author: Tonia Larson

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    About Tonia Larson

    Hi! I’m Tonia, the owner and recipe creator at The Gunny Sack, where I’ve shared easy recipes for busy people for 14+ years! My family-friendly meals, easy side dishes, and delicious desserts include mouthwatering photos, dynamic videos, and step-by-step instructions to help you cook at home.

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