Description
Sweet Michael Symon’s strawberry pie showcases ripe berries nestled in a buttery crust. Summer desserts reach peak deliciousness when you savor this classic American treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 quart (0.95 liters) strawberries, fresh, hulled
- 1 (9 inch) pie crust, baked
- 1 cup (200 g) white sugar
- 3 tbsps (45 ml) cornstarch
- ¾ cup (177 ml) water
- ½ cup (120 ml) heavy whipping cream
Instructions
- Strawberry Base Arrangement: Layer half of the strawberries across the pre-baked pastry shell to create a lush foundation.
- Syrup Creation: In a skillet, combine remaining strawberries with sugar over medium-low heat, encouraging natural juice release and developing a rich syrupy consistency.
- Thickening Process: Whisk cornstarch with cold water until smooth, then gradually incorporate into simmering strawberry mixture, stirring continuously to prevent lumps and achieve a glossy, velvety texture.
- Sauce Refinement: Reduce heat and allow strawberry sauce to simmer for 8-12 minutes, stirring consistently until the mixture transforms into a thick, lustrous compote.
- Assembly: Pour warm, thickened strawberry sauce evenly over fresh strawberries in the pastry shell, ensuring complete and uniform coverage.
- Chilling and Setting: Refrigerate the pie for 3-4 hours, allowing flavors to meld and the dessert to set into a harmonious, cohesive tart.
- Finishing Touch: Whip heavy cream in a chilled bowl until soft peaks form, then garnish each slice with a delicate, billowy cream topping for a luxurious presentation.
Notes
- Strawberry Selection: Choose ripe, deep-red strawberries at peak freshness for maximum flavor and sweetness.
- Cornstarch Technique: Whisk cornstarch with cold water to prevent lumps and ensure smooth thickening of the sauce.
- Sauce Consistency: Simmer strawberry mixture until it reaches a glossy, thick texture that coats the back of a spoon.
- Chilling Importance: Refrigerate pie for at least 3-4 hours to allow filling to set and flavors to meld completely.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 431
- Sugar: 67 g
- Sodium: 12 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 65 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg