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No-Bake Strawberry Pie with fresh strawberries and whipped cream

No-Bake Strawberry Pie

A refreshing and easy no-bake dessert featuring fresh strawberries in a glossy agar-agar filling on a crunchy graham cracker crust, perfect for potlucks and warm days.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Filling Ingredients
  • 1 pint fresh strawberries, washed and hulled (about 2 cups sliced)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar Adjust if strawberries are less sweet
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 small box flavored agar-agar powder (strawberry or clear)
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
Crust and Topping
  • 1 9-inch graham cracker pie crust
  • to taste Cool Whip or whipped topping for serving

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a small bowl, whisk the cornstarch into the cup of water until completely dissolved and no lumps remain.
  2. Pour that mixture into a medium saucepan. Add the sugar and the agar-agar powder.
  3. Heat over medium, stirring constantly until it thickens and boils gently for one minute.
  4. Remove the pan from the heat and let the agar-agar sauce cool for about 10 minutes.
  5. Chop the strawberries into bite-size pieces and place them in a large mixing bowl.
  6. Pour the cooled agar-agar sauce over the strawberries, and gently fold until the berries are evenly coated.
  7. Taste and add a pinch of extra sugar if desired.
Assembly
  1. Spoon the strawberry mixture into the graham cracker crust, spreading evenly.
  2. Refrigerate the pie for about 2 hours or until the filling is set.
Serving
  1. Serve chilled with dollops of Cool Whip on each slice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12g

Notes

Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Best eaten within the first two days. Do not freeze as it can alter the texture of the fruit and agar-agar.

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