Description
A delightful dessert filled with fresh strawberries and a sweet gelatin mixture, all nestled in a buttery crust. Perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups water
- 2 cups sugar
- 6 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 (6-ounce) package strawberry jell-o
- 3 pounds strawberries, cleaned and de-stemmed
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened butter, sugar, and flour until a dough forms. Press the dough into a greased deep-dish pie plate, spreading evenly on the bottom and up the sides.
- Bake for 10–15 minutes, or until the crust is lightly browned. Let cool completely.
- In a medium saucepan, bring the water, sugar, and cornstarch to a boil, stirring constantly until thickened and clear.
- Remove from heat and stir in the strawberry jell-o until fully dissolved. Allow the mixture to cool slightly.
- Fold in the cleaned, de-stemmed strawberries.
- Pour the strawberry mixture into the cooled pie crust.
- Chill in the refrigerator until fully set—at least 2–3 hours.
- Serve with whipped cream for an extra indulgent touch.
Notes
Store leftovers in the refrigerator, covered. Best enjoyed within a couple of days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: strawberry pie, summer dessert, easy dessert, fresh strawberries, gelatin pie