Description
Bursting with summer sweetness, fresh strawberry pie delivers a luscious dessert without traditional crust. Delicate berries nestled in silky filling promise pure delight for dessert enthusiasts craving a light, fruity treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (3 oz) package strawberry-flavored gelatin (like Jell-O)
- 4 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
- ¾ cup (170 g) granulated sugar
- 3 tbsps (45 ml) cornstarch
- 1 cup (240 ml) water
- Whipped cream, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Gelatin Base: Whisk sugar and cornstarch in a medium saucepan, gradually incorporating water until achieving a silky smooth consistency.
- Cook Mixture: Position pan over medium heat, continuously stirring until the liquid transforms into a translucent, thickened texture (approximately 5-7 minutes).
- Enhance Flavor: Remove from heat and integrate strawberry gelatin, stirring until completely dissolved and creating a vibrant, glossy mixture.
- Arrange Fruit: Carefully distribute fresh strawberries across a 9-inch pie dish, ensuring an even, attractive presentation.
- Combine Ingredients: Gently cascade the gelatin mixture over strawberries, guaranteeing complete and uniform coverage.
- Chill and Set: Transfer pie to refrigerator and allow to solidify for a minimum of 4 hours, permitting flavors to meld and texture to firm.
- Serve and Garnish: Present the pie chilled, optionally adorning with a delicate dollop of whipped cream for an elegant finishing touch.
Notes
- Whisk sugar and cornstarch thoroughly before adding water to ensure a smooth, lump-free base for the pie filling.
- Stir constantly while cooking the mixture to prevent burning and achieve the right thickness without scorching.
- Allow the gelatin mixture to cool slightly before pouring over strawberries to prevent breaking down the fruit’s delicate structure.
- Refrigerate the pie for the full 4 hours to guarantee a perfect set and allow flavors to meld completely.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 20 mg
- Fat: 2 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg