Strawberry Pie

This fresh Strawberry Pie is what strawberry dreams are made of! It has a buttery shortbread crust, a jammy filling packed with succulent fresh strawberries, and a luscious homemade whipped cream topping.

Why You’ll Love This Fresh Strawberry Pie Recipe

• Spectacularly Scrumptious. With a ruby strawberry filling that shines in its buttery shortbread crust, this easy strawberry pie recipe is truly something special. This is a strawberry pie without Jell-O, so the filling is bursting with real, fresh strawberry flavor.
• Simple. Although this is a recipe for how to make strawberry pie from scratch, it’s easy. This is the best strawberry pie recipe for those of us who enjoy presenting a beautiful, delectable dessert but don’t always enjoy spending hours making one.
• Homemade Crust. No store-bought crust here (although you can use one if you prefer)! This recipe uses a super simple crust made with crushed shortbread cookies and melted butter. You could also swap this Shortbread Crust.
• Always a Hit! This recipe and my Strawberry Oatmeal Bars are two of my favorite things to make for an event or get-together in the summer.

How to Make Strawberry Pie

The Ingredients

For the Strawberry Filling

• Strawberries. Sweet, juicy strawberries take center stage in this delicious pie.
• Honey. A natural way to sweeten the pie. It tastes fabulous with strawberries too!
• Sugar. Far less than one cup sugar for sweetness and to help create the ideal consistency for the filling!
• Cornstarch. Helps thicken the filling without the need for strawberry jello.

• Vanilla. Perfectly complements and elevates the strawberry flavor.
• Food Coloring. Adding food coloring is 100% optional, but it does give the most vibrant red (the pie will be a duller red without coloring but still YUMMY).

For the Shortbread Crust

• Shortbread Cookies. The star ingredient in this homemade crust.
• Sugar. Adds just the right amount of sweetness.
• Nutmeg. For warmth that pairs beautifully with the shortbread cookies.
• Butter. Helps bind all the ingredients together (and adds buttery goodness, of course!).

For the Whipped Cream

• Heavy Whipping Cream. Homemade whipped cream is an undeniably delicious way to top this scrumptious pie.
• Powdered Sugar. Helps create the perfect consistency.
• Vanilla. A dash of vanilla takes this whipped cream to the next level.

The Directions

1. Process the Crust Ingredients. Put them in a big bowl.

2. Add the Butter. Stir it all together.

3. Press the Crust into Your Dish. The back of a measuring cup works well for this part.

4. Bake the Crust. Bake at 400 degrees F for 8 to 10 minutes.
5. Mash the Strawberries. Add the honey and water, then incorporate the cornstarch slurry.

6. Add the Remaining Ingredients. Watch the mixture turn a beautiful red color.

7. Pour the Filling into the Crust. Refrigerate it for at least 4 hours.

8. Make the Whipped Cream. Serve and ENJOY!

Recipe Variations

• Graham Cracker Crust. Use the homemade graham cracker crumb crust recipe from my Greek Yogurt Cheesecake.
• Switch up the Fruit. Take inspiration from my Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp and my Rhubarb Pie.
• Gluten Free Strawberry Pie. Prepare a homemade gluten free pie crust using gluten free flour, or use a store-bought gluten free pie crust.
• Lemon Strawberry Pie. Stir 1 teaspoon lemon zest into the filling and garnish the pie with an additional 1 teaspoon of zest.
• Strawberry Cream Cheese Pie. My Grammy’s strawberry pie recipe with cream cheese is the best!

Storage Tips

• To Store. Covered with plastic wrap, a strawberry pie will last in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. It will soften and loosen as it sits but still taste wonderful.
• To Freeze. Strawberry pie can be frozen. Freeze leftover pie in an airtight, freezer-safe storage container for up to 3 months. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator before serving. The texture of the filling may change after thawing, but it will still taste delicious. 

What to Serve with Strawberry Pie

• Ice Cream. Oat Milk Ice Cream and Rhubarb Swirl Buttermilk Ice Cream would both be delicious.
• Drinks. Whether you’re celebrating something special or just enjoying life with a scrumptious slice of strawberry pie, you can’t go wrong adding a glass of Strawberry Champagne or Lavender Lemonade.
• More Pie! Because who doesn’t want a slice of Grammy’s Lemon Cream Pie with their strawberry pie?

Recommended Tools to Make this Recipe

• Food Processor. Ideal for preparing the shortbread crust.
• Pie Dish. A beautiful pie pan that’s perfect for making strawberry pies and other pie recipes.
• Saucepan. A kitchen staple that will help you prepare so many dishes.

Recipe Tips & Tricks

• Be Chill. Whatever you do, do NOT skip the chilling time! This time in the refrigerator is essential for firming up the pie filling and letting all the flavors mingle. I promise it’s worth it!
• Try Homemade. While swapping in a store-bought crust and whipped cream is necessary every now and then, I urge you to give the homemade versions a try too. Not only are they both super simple, but their flavor is far superior to anything you’ll purchase from the store.
• Blind Bake. Blind baking the pie crust before adding the filling is essential for this recipe. This extra step helps ensure a perfectly crisp, non-soggy crust.
• Wait to Wash. Wash the strawberries right before you plan to make this pie (ideally within a day) so they don’t get soft. Store them in the crisper drawer of your refrigerator until you’re ready to wash them. After washing, allow them to dry completely on a dry, clean kitchen towel.

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