Easy Strawberry Refrigerator Pie
If you're on the hunt for an easy summer dessert that is fresh and easy to make, this Easy Strawberry Refrigerator Pie is just what you need. Made with fresh strawberries and a frozen pie crust, this pie is effortless, while still tasting homemade. Creamy and fluffy, the strawberry filling comes together with the help of strawberry-flavored gelatin, water, sugar and cornstarch. When you're all done preparing your pie, you'll need to chill it in the fridge until it sets. Fresh berries, whipped cream and mint leaves make for a beautiful garnish.
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Serves6
Chilling Time8 hr
Cooking MethodNo Bake, Oven
Ingredients
- 1 frozen pie crust
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 (3-ounce) package strawberry gelatin
- 1 1/2 pound fresh strawberries
- whole berries, whipped cream and mint to garnish
Instructions
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Preheat oven and bake pie crust as package directs, being sure to prick the crust on the bottom and sides with the tines of a fork before baking. Allow to cool completely while preparing filling.
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In a small saucepan on medium heat combine water, sugar and cornstarch and place over medium heat, stirring with a whisk until thickened, about 1 minute after it comes to a boil. Whisk in the gelatin until mixture is smooth and gelatin is completely dissolved. Set aside to cool for about 10 minutes.
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Wash berries and dry well , then remove stems. Choose 6 to 8 perfect berries to use for garnish and set those aside. Cut remaining berries in half or quarters, depending on their size.
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Pour the gelatin mixture into a large bowl, reserving 2 tablespoons, and add the cut berries, stirring very gently until all are coated. Spoon those berries into the pie shell, then, to garnish, dip the remaining whole berries in the remaining gelatin mixture and arrange in the center of the pie, pointed tips up.
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Cover loosely with plastic wrap and chill for 4 hours up to 8 hours before serving. When ready to serve, garnish with whipped cream dollops and a sprig of fresh mint if desired.