Strawberry Pie
A delightful dessert featuring sweet and tangy fresh strawberries, available in two variations: cream cheese strawberry pie and fresh strawberry pie. Perfect for any occasion, these pies are easy to prepare and sure to impress.
Ingredients
For Cream Cheese Strawberry Pie
- 1 pie crust 1 store-bought pie crust or homemade pie crust Use a pre-made crust for convenience or make your own.
- 1/2 cup 1/2 cup cold water (for filling) Chilled water for the filling.
- 2 1/4 teaspoons 2 1/4 teaspoons unflavored gelatin (for filling) Unflavored gelatin needed for the filling.
- 1 cup 1 cup heavy whipping cream (for filling) To achieve a creamy texture.
- 12 ounces 12 ounces cream cheese Should be softened before mixing.
- 2 cups 2 cups powdered sugar (for filling) For sweetness in the filling.
- 2 teaspoons 2 teaspoons vanilla extract Adds flavor to the pie.
- 1 pound 1 pound fresh strawberries, sliced (for topping) Fresh strawberries for garnishing.
- 1/2 cup 1/2 cup seedless strawberry jam (for topping) For added sweetness and flavor on top.
- 2 tablespoons 2 tablespoons cold water (for topping) Chilled water for the topping mixture.
- 2 1/4 teaspoons 2 1/4 teaspoons unflavored gelatin (for topping) Needed for the topping mixture.
- 1 cup 1 cup heavy whipping cream (for topping) For a creamy topping.
- 1/2 cup 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for topping) For sweetness in the topping.
For Fresh Strawberry Pie
- 1 pie crust 1 unbaked rolled pie crust Unbaked and ready for filling.
- 1 egg white 1 egg white, beaten (for fresh strawberry pie) To brush the crust for shine.
- 3/4 cup 3/4 cup water (for fresh strawberry pie) Used in the filling mixture.
- 1/2 cup 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for fresh strawberry pie) For sweetness in the filling.
- 3 1/2 tablespoons 3 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch (for fresh strawberry pie) To thicken the filling.
- 3 ounces 3 ounces strawberry gelatin mix (for fresh strawberry pie) Adds flavor and stability.
- 1 1/2 pounds 1 1/2 pounds fresh strawberries, washed, dried, hulled, and halved (for fresh strawberry pie) Ensure strawberries are prepared properly.
- to taste Whipped topping (optional garnish) For serving.
Instructions
For Cream Cheese Strawberry Pie
- Preheat the oven and prepare the pie crust.
- In a bowl, mix cold water with gelatin and let it sit to bloom.
- In another bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth.
- Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, then mix in the whipped cream.
- Combine this mixture with the bloomed gelatin and pour it into the crust.
- For the topping, mix sliced strawberries, jam, and the prepared gelatin mixture.
- Spread it over the cream cheese filling.
- Chill the pie in the refrigerator before serving.
For Fresh Strawberry Pie
- Bake the rolled pie crust and brush it with beaten egg white.
- In a pot, combine water, granulated sugar, cornstarch, and gelatin mix.
- Cook until thickened and then remove from heat.
- Pour this mixture over the halved strawberries placed in the pie crust.
- Let it set in the refrigerator before serving.
Notes
Use fresh, ripe strawberries for the best flavor. Let the pie chill for several hours for a better set. Be careful not to overmix the cream cheese filling to keep it creamy. Variations: You can add other fruits, like blueberries or raspberries, to either pie for a mixed berry flavor. Additionally, consider incorporating a graham cracker crust for a different texture.