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Delicious classic strawberry pie with fresh strawberries and a flaky crust

Classic Strawberry Pie

A simple, old-fashioned summer dessert that showcases fresh strawberries in a flaky crust and glossy glaze, perfect for picnics and brunches.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 4 hours
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert, Summer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the crust
  • 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, cold and diced Can substitute with cold vegan spread for dairy-free
  • 4–6 tablespoons ice water
For the filling and glaze
  • 5 cups fresh strawberries, hulled 1 cup mashed, 4 cups whole or halved
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar Reduce to ½ cup if berries are very sweet
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch Arrowroot is a good alternative for a glossy finish
  • ½ cup water
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Method
 

Make the dough
  1. Whisk together flour and salt in a medium bowl. Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  2. Add ice water one tablespoon at a time until the dough holds together when pressed. Shape into a disk and chill for 20–30 minutes.
Blind-bake the crust
  1. Roll the dough to fit a 9-inch pie dish, transfer it, trim the edges, and dock the bottom with a fork.
  2. Line with parchment and fill with pie weights or dried beans. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 12–15 minutes until golden.
  3. Remove weights and bake an additional 2–3 minutes if the center looks damp. Cool completely before filling.
Make the glaze
  1. Mash 1 cup of strawberries in a small saucepan. Stir in sugar, cornstarch, and ½ cup water.
  2. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until thick and glossy, and just comes to gentle boil (about 2 minutes). Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice.
  3. Let the glaze cool until just warm; it should still be pourable.
Assemble and chill
  1. Arrange the remaining 4 cups of strawberries in the cooled crust.
  2. Pour the warm glaze over the berries. Refrigerate the pie for 3–4 hours until the glaze is fully set.
  3. Slice with a sharp knife and serve cold.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 2gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10g

Notes

Serve slices with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream. For optimal texture, refrigerate and use within 3–4 days.

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