Strawberry Pie
A quick and easy dessert featuring fresh strawberries and a glossy Jell-O glaze set in a graham cracker crust, perfect for busy families.
Ingredients
Essentials
- 1 pint fresh strawberries as ripe as you can find, sliced or quartered
- 1 cup granulated sugar balances the tartness of strawberries
- 1 cup water to dissolve the cornstarch and jello mix
- 3 oz flavored Jell-O strawberry or similar, creates the glossy set
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch thickens the glaze
- 1 pre-made graham cracker crust huge time saver and no-bake friendly
- to taste Cool Whip or whipped topping for serving
Optional Add-ons
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest or lemon juice brightens the strawberry flavor
- to taste fresh mint leaves for garnish
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla or almond extract adds depth
- to taste fresh blueberries or sliced kiwi for colorful accents
- to taste toasted chopped nuts for added crunch
Instructions
Preparation
- Pour 1 cup water into a small saucepan and whisk in 3 tablespoons cornstarch until smooth.
- Stir in 1 cup sugar and the small box of Jell-O powder to the cornstarch mixture and mix briefly.
- Place the pan over medium heat and stir constantly until the mixture comes to a full boil, then let it boil for 1 minute.
- Remove the pan from heat and set aside for about 10 minutes to cool.
- Rinse and hull the strawberries, then cut them in half or quarters based on preference.
- Put the cut strawberries into a mixing bowl and pour the cooled Jell-O mixture over them, stirring gently.
- Spoon the strawberry-Jell-O mix into the prepared graham cracker crust.
Chilling and Serving
- Place the pie in the refrigerator for about 2 hours, or until the Jell-O glaze is firm.
- Slice and top each piece with a dollop of Cool Whip right before serving.
Notes
Use pre-washed, pre-hulled strawberries to save prep time. If the glaze thickens too much, warm it briefly in the microwave.