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    Strawberry Pie

    Published: Mar 25, 2024 · Modified: Apr 27, 2025 by Sherri · This post may contain affiliate links · 1 Comment

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    A strawberry pie in a glass pie dish next to a bowl of strawberries.

    The best strawberry pie recipe made with a flaky crust and a sweet filling of fresh strawberries and jello. It’s a perfect dessert to make during strawberry season!

    ​There’s always room for pie! Next up try my easy no bake key lime pie, this amazing banana pudding pie, or a classic pecan pie.

    A strawberry pie in a large glass pie plate.

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    Fresh Strawberry Pie 

    This simple strawberry pie might just be one of my favorite ways to celebrate this sweet berry. Well, that and homemade strawberry ice cream. Ok, and maybe strawberry crumble and strawberry rhubarb pound cake. Who am I kidding? Give me all the strawberry desserts!

    This easy pie made with a flaky pie crust and a simple pie filling made with fresh strawberries that is held together by strawberry Jello. It can only be made better with a dollop of whipped cream.

    I love to make this pie for so many occasions when I’ve got an abundance of fresh berries on hand. There’s no dealing with a top crust or even trying to make it pretty with a lattice crust. The bright red filling is gorgeous enough!

    It freezes well, so there’s always a reason to make more than one pie. It’s my favorite pie to make when I want to impress a crowd with a tasty yet simple dessert!

    A slice of strawberry pie on a white plate.

    Ingredients/shopping list

    Below is a list of the ingredients you’ll need to gather to make this delicious recipe. Scroll down to the full recipe card with amounts.

    Ingredients for strawberry pie - strawberries, water, strawberry jello powder, cornstarch, granulated sugar, whipped cream and pie crust.
    • Pie crust: For convenience’s sake, I use a store-bought refrigerated pie crust and then blind-bake it. You can use any favorite pie crust or also make this easy homemade butter pie crust recipe if you’d like.
    • Fresh strawberries: Sliced into quarters. Look for juicy strawberries that are bright red, have no bruising, and are not mushy.
    • Cornstarch: This will help thicken the strawberry mixture.
    • Sugar: Adds sweetness to the filling. This can be helpful if your strawberries aren’t quite as ripe as you’d like.
    • Water: Needed to dissolve the strawberry Jell-o, sugar, and cornstarch.

    Variations/ Substitutions

    1. Make a different fruit pie. Use this same recipe with a different kind of berry or fresh fruit. Or you can use a combination of a few in the strawberry filling, including raspberries and blueberries.
    2. Use a graham cracker crust or an oreo pie crust if you’d like.
    3. A squirt of lemon juice into the strawberry filling is a great way to brighten up the flavors with a bit of tartness.
    4. Vanilla extract is another great flavor addition that will bring the flavors together with some warmth.

    How to Make Strawberry Pie Recipe with Jello

    You’ll love how this recipe comes together with minimal prep and a bit of chill time.

    Blind Bake the Crust

    Step 1 – Place the rolled out dough onto a 9-inch pie dish and fold the excess under the edges. Crimp the edges and prick the bottom of the crust with a fork. Bake in a preheated 450º F oven for 10-12 minutes until golden brown. Allow it to cool before adding the filling.

    A glass pie dish with strawberries in a pre baked pie crust.

    Assemble the pie

    Step 2 – Fill the pie shell with the cut strawberries. Spread it into the bottom evenly to the edges of the baked crust.

    A saucepan with cornstarch, sugar and water being mixed together.

    Step 3 – Whisk corn starch, sugar, and water together in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly until it comes to a boil. cook for 2 minutes until thickened and then remove from heat.

    Strawberry jello powder added into sugar water mixture.

    Step 4 – Sprinkle in the Jello powder and whisk until it’s fully dissolved. Leave it to cool for 15 minutes.

    A strawberry pie in a large glass pie plate.

    Step 5 – Pour the Jello mixture over the strawberries and place the pie dish into the fridge to chill. Keep it in there for at least 3 hours.

    A strawberry pie with whipped cream in a large glass pie plate.

    Top with store-bought or homemade whipped cream just prior to serving if you’re planning to use it. Cool Whip is another option!

    A slice of pie with whipped cream on a white plate with a golden fork inserted.

    Tips

    • I don’t recommend using frozen strawberries as once they’re thawed they aren’t as firm. 
    • ​For a deeper golden crust, brush the edges with egg wash before placing it in the oven.
    • I have never needed pie weights on the bottom of the crust when blind baking it, but feel free to add a layer of aluminum foil on top filled with dry beans if desired. This can help prevent the flaky crust from rising. For me, piercing the pie dough is enough.

    Storing Leftover Pie

    Refrigerate: If you happen to have leftover pie, keep it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. 

    Freeze: To freeze it, allow it to set for the full 3 hours first. Then, wrap it in plastic wrap and then a layer of aluminum foil. If I know ahead of time that I’ll be freezing it, I usually will use a disposable aluminum pie plate.

    Freeze it for up to 2 months. Thaw it in the fridge before serving. It won’t be as firm as it once was but it will still be delicious! 

    FAQ’s

    Can I make the filling ahead of time?

    Unfortunately, for the kind of filling used in this easy strawberry pie recipe, you can’t. Once the gelatin has set, it’s set. Once it is assembled you want to enjoy a slice the day it’s made. 


    You can, however, make this filling more like a strawberry jam without the Jello and make that ahead. I prefer to use gelatin because I like the consistency of the pie, and how it has the appearance of a strawberry glaze. It’s so shiny. Plus, it’s Jello! 

    How many slices does this pie make?

    I use a traditional 9-inch pie pie dish, which, if you’re cutting medium-sized slices you’ll get about 8 pieces. Of course, it’ll be more or less depending on how generous you are 😉

    If you like this recipe, please leave us a comment and rate the recipe below. You can also find us on Facebook, Pinterest, and Instagram!

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    Strawberry Pie Recipe

    The best strawberry pie recipe made with a flaky crust and a sweet filling of fresh strawberries and jello. It's a perfect dessert to make during strawberry season!
    5 from 2 votes
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Setting Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 40 minutes minutes
    Servings: 8 slices
    Calories: 243kcal
    Author: Sherri Hagymas

    Ingredients

    • 9 inch pie crust pre-baked
    • 4 cups fresh strawberries sliced into quarters
    • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
    • ¾ cup granulated sugar
    • 1 cup water
    • 3 ounces strawberry jello powder
    • Whipping cream for optional topping

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 450º F.
    • Place the pie crust in a pie plate and fold excess crust under and press together to form thick crust edge and crimp the edges. Then prick the bottom and sides a few times with a fork.
      9 inch pie crust
    • Bake 10 to 12 minutes until light brown.
    • Remove from the oven and cool completely before filling.
    • Once the crust has cooled, add the cut strawberries into the crust and spread it evenly.
    • In a small pan, add the whisk cornstarch, sugar and water and heat over medium heat, whisking continuously. Bring to a boil. Cook for about 2 minutes until it has thickened.
      2 tablespoons cornstarch, ¾ cup granulated sugar, 1 cup water
    • Remove from the heat and add in the jello powder and whisk until dissolved.
      3 ounces strawberry jello powder
    • Cool the jello mixture for 15 minutes.
    • Once it has cooled, poured the jello mixture over the strawberries in the pie crust.
      4 cups fresh strawberries
    • Place in the refrigerator and chill for at least 3 hours.
    • Top with whipped cream prior to serving.
      Whipping cream for optional topping

    Notes

    Add other fresh fruits to it if you’d like such as raspberries and blueberries.
    Use a graham cracker crust or Oreo crust if you’d like.
    Store leftovers in a airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
    Freeze this pie after it has set in the refrigerator fully. Wrap it in a layer of plastic wrap and then a layer of aluminum foil.
    Freeze up to 2 months. Thaw in the refrigerator before serving. It will be a little more liquid-y after freezing.
    Frozen strawberries are not recommended for this recipe since they are more soft after thawing.
    Nutritional information does not include whipped cream.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1slice | Calories: 243kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 182mg | Potassium: 111mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 31g | Vitamin A: 9IU | Vitamin C: 42mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 1mg

    Nutritional Disclosure

    Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should only be used as an approximation.

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    1. Betty Dodson

      June 06, 2024 at 6:57 pm

      5 stars
      I made this delicious pie last Thursday. My family are the whole pie in one night. Today my grand daughter made 2 of these pies and bought one to me. It is better than mine. I am so proud of her.

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