Strawberry Pie Recipe is so delicious with fresh berries and topped with whipped cream. This tasty strawberry pie filling with jello is an easy dessert.
This no bake Strawberry Pie is a summertime staple without much work. Everyone looks forward to strawberry season and this old-fashioned Strawberry Pie Recipe.
Each slice is sweet and delicious. With only a few ingredients, this pie is super easy. During strawberry season, we also like to make this Strawberry Trifle, Strawberry Shortcake Roll, Strawberry Pretzel Dessert and this Strawberry Angel Food Cake Recipe for Easy Summer Desserts.
For another fun summer pie recipe, try Margarita Pie.
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Why we love this Strawberry Pie recipe
- Perfect for any occasion. It is such a tasty pie recipe to enjoy during the Summer months and very easy to make.
- It’s easy to make. You don’t need to be a baker to be able to make this luscious pie.
- Pantry Ingredients. The recipe only calls for a few ingredients. Most are pantry staples making it inexpensive.
Ingredients
- Pre-made Pie Crust. 3 Ingredient Pie Crust Recipe is an easy substitution instead of store bought.
- Fresh Strawberries. Do not use frozen berries.
- Whipped Cream. Try making Homemade Whipped Cream Recipe.
The complete ingredient list can be found at the bottom of the page.
Variations and Substitutions
- Pie Crust Recipe. Sometimes, we use graham cracker crust to make this fresh Strawberry Pie. It is delicious and easy if you prefer a no bake option.
- Sugar free jello. Feel free to substitute sugar free jello in this recipe.
- Other fruit. This pie recipe is also great with peaches. Simply substitute fresh sliced peaches for the strawberries. Also, use peach jello with peach pie. You can also use blueberries, raspberries or blackberries.
How to make strawberry pie
Step 1. Prepare the pie dough by baking it according to the package instructions until golden brown. Then let it cool on a wire rack.
Step 2. Clean and slice the strawberries. Then place them in the pie crust in a pie pan or pie dish. We prefer the berries sliced but you can cut them in half if you prefer for larger pieces.
Step 3. Mix together the sugar and cornstarch in a medium saucepan. Then bring the mixture to a low boil and cook for 2-3 minutes until it thickens on medium heat.
Step 4. Remove from heat and add gelatin. Whisk until you dissolve the mixture.
Step 5. Allow to cool and pour the strawberry mixture into pie shell. Place in the refrigerator for about 3 to 4 hours for the strawberry filling to set.
Step 6. Then the pie is ready to serve. Top each slice with whipped cream.
Serving Suggestions
Slice and top each serving with whipped cream. If you have extra berries, add a few for garnish. It will be so pretty!
We prefer to top each serving with whipped cream instead of the entire pie. This makes it easy to store the pie if you don’t plan to serve the entire pie at once.
Storage
Refrigerate the leftovers covered with aluminum foil for up to 4-5 days. Cover with plastic wrap so it will stay fresh.
The pie crust will soften the longer it is in the fridge. We do not recommend freezing this pie. The texture of the jello mixture will change once frozen and thawed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Simple ingredients make up this pie filling. You will find strawberries, water, sugar, cornstarch and jello.
The cornstarch helps to thicken the strawberry jellom mixture in the pie.
Yes, it is best to wrap the refrigerated pie in plastic wrap. This will keep it fresh and help to avoid the pie absorbing other flavors.
There could be a couple of reasons for watery pie filling. If the mixture did not boil long enough, it may not thicken properly and result in a watery filling.
Another culprit could be now allowing the filling to cool long enough. The recipe is very easy. Just follow precisely for best results.
No, we do not recommend using frozen berries. They have a lot of extra moisture that will change the texture of the pie. It will be runny and not taste the same.
Fresh is definitely best in this recipe.
This recipe is best with sweet, ripe strawberries. Try to select berries that do not have any white around the stem. This means that the berries were not picked when they were ripe.
The flavor of the pie is better when you use in season ripe berries.
More Easy Pies
- No Bake Hershey Pie
- Salted Caramel Apple Pie
- Easy Key Lime Pie Recipe
- Arkansas Possum pie recipe
- Apple Blueberry Pie
Make this fresh Strawberry Pie Recipe today for your family and see how easy and tasty it is. Don’t forget to leave a star recipe rating and comment.
Strawberry Pie Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 Pre-made Pie Crust 9 inches
- 4 cups Fresh Strawberries
- 2 Tablespoons Cornstarch
- 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1 pkg Strawberry Jello 3 ounces
- 1 1/2 cup Water
- Whipped Cream for serving
Instructions
- Bake the pie crust based on the package instructions and let it cool on a wire rack.
- Clean and slice the strawberries. Then place them in the pie crust.
- Stir together the water, sugar and cornstarch in a small saucepan. Bring the mixture to a low boil and cook for 2-3 minutes until the mixture starts to thicken.
- Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the strawberry Jello mix. Whisk until the mixture is dissolved.
- Let the mixture cool for 10-15 minutes and then pour the mixture over the strawberries in the pie crust.
- Chill the pie in the refrigerator until the jello mixture is set (approximately 3-4 hours).
- Then the pie is ready to serve topped with whipped cream. Enjoy!
