Fresh Strawberry Pie with Whipped Cream
Fresh Strawberry Pie with Whipped Cream is a flavorful Continental Desserts & Baking dish prepared with quality ingredients. Preheat oven to 350°F with rack in middle.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
Tap or click any ingredient to check off during cookingStep-by-Step Cooking Method
Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionPreheat oven to 350°F with rack in middle.
Pulse cookies in a food processor to fine crumbs, then pulse in sugar and butter until combined.
Press crumb mixture evenly onto bottom and up side of a 9-inch pie plate.
Bake until golden, about 15 minutes.
Transfer to a rack to cool.
Select 20 large strawberries as close to same size as possible and set aside.
Cut remaining berries into 1/4-inch dice and toss with sugar and lemon juice.
Let stand, stirring occasionally, 30 minutes.
Drain berries in a sieve set into a large glass measuring cup.
Add enough water to measure 2 cups.
Transfer liquid to a medium saucepan and reserve berries.
Sprinkle gelatin over strawberry liquid and let soften 1 minute.
Bring to a bare simmer, stirring until gelatin has dissolved.
Add diced berries, then transfer to a metal bowl set into an ice bath and stir frequently until mixture begins to mound, 20 to 30 minutes.
Spoon 1/2 cup filling into pie crust and arrange reserved whole berries, stem ends down, on filling.
Spoon remaining filling over and between berries.
Chill pie until filling is set, at least 4 hours.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.