Easy Fresh Strawberry Pie Recipe – Perfect Summer Dessert

This simple and delicious fresh strawberry pie is perfect for summer gatherings. With a buttery crust and sweet strawberry filling, it’s a crowd-pleaser that’s surprisingly easy to make at home.

What You’ll Need

For the Pie Crust:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 4 ounces butter at room temperature
• 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Strawberry Filling:

• 1 cup water
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/4 teaspoon red food coloring
• 1 quart strawberries rinsed, stemmed, and dried
• 1 pint whipped cream for garnish

Step-by-Step Instructions

Making the Pie Crust (Takes about 20 minutes)

1. Heat your oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Make the crust mixture by putting the flour, soft butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla in a bowl. Mix everything together well with your hands or a spoon.
3. Press the crust into your pie pan. Take the mixture and press it firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie pan. Make sure it’s spread evenly.
4. Poke holes all over the bottom of the crust with a fork. This helps it bake evenly.
5. Bake the crust for 10 to 15 minutes until it turns light brown. Take it out and let it cool completely before adding the strawberries.

Making the Strawberry Filling (Takes about 10 minutes)

1. While the crust bakes, put the water, sugar, salt, cornstarch, and red food coloring in a small pot.
2. Cook the mixture over medium heat. Stir it constantly for about 5 minutes until it gets thick like syrup. This is your glaze.
3. Let the glaze cool while you wait for the crust to finish cooling.

Putting It All Together

1. Fill the crust with your clean, dry strawberries. Pile them up nicely in the cooled crust.
2. Pour the glaze over the strawberries. Make sure all the berries get covered.
3. Chill the pie in the refrigerator until the glaze becomes firm and set.
4. Serve with a spoonful of whipped cream on top of each slice.

Helpful Tips for Success

• Make sure your butter is soft before you start – take it out of the fridge about an hour early
• Don’t skip poking holes in the crust – this prevents bubbles
• Let everything cool completely before assembling – this prevents the glaze from being runny
• Choose ripe but firm strawberries for the best taste and appearance
• This pie tastes best when served the same day it’s made

Perfect for Summer Entertaining

This fresh strawberry pie recipe is ideal for summer barbecues, family gatherings, and potluck dinners. The bright red color and sweet taste make it a beautiful and delicious end to any meal. Best of all, most of the work can be done ahead of time!

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Bake Time: 15 minutes
Chill Time: 2 hours
Serves: 8 people