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No Bake Strawberry Pie Recipe

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This No Bake Strawberry Pie is a delightful, refreshing dessert featuring a buttery graham cracker crust filled with a luscious strawberry glaze and fresh berries. Perfect for warm weather, this pie combines the natural sweetness of fresh strawberries with a smooth, gelatinous filling — all without the need for an oven.

Ingredients

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Crust

  • 6 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar

Filling

  • 8–10 cups fresh strawberries (about 3 lbs), rinsed, dried, and hulled
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar
  • ⅔ cup water
  • 3 ounces strawberry Jell-o

Instructions

  1. Prepare the crust: In a medium bowl, stir together the melted butter, graham cracker crumbs, and ¼ cup granulated sugar until the mixture is evenly moistened and resembles wet sand.
  2. Form the crust: Press the crumb mixture evenly into a standard 9″ pie plate, coating both the bottom and the sides thoroughly to create the pie shell. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow it to set.
  3. Make strawberry puree: Select approximately 2 cups of the less desirable strawberries. In a food processor, blend these strawberries until smooth, yielding about ¾ cup of puree.
  4. Prepare the glaze base: In a medium saucepan, whisk together the strawberry puree, cornstarch, ⅓ cup granulated sugar, water, and fresh lemon juice until smooth and combined.
  5. Cook the glaze: Place the saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring constantly to prevent lumps. Bring the mixture to a boil and maintain the boil for 2 minutes until it thickens.
  6. Add gelatin and cool: Remove from heat and stir in the 3 ounces of strawberry Jell-o until completely dissolved. Allow the glaze to cool to room temperature, about 30 minutes, to thicken further.
  7. Prepare berries for filling: Cut the remaining fresh strawberries in half if they are large. In a large bowl, gently fold the berries with the cooled glaze mixture until evenly coated. Refrigerate for 10 minutes to meld flavors.
  8. Assemble the pie: Spoon the glazed berries into the prepared crust, placing the cut side of the strawberries down for an appealing presentation. Rearrange the berries to fill any gaps or holes.
  9. Chill the pie: Refrigerate the assembled pie for at least 4 hours to allow the filling to set properly before serving.

Notes

  • Using fresh, ripe strawberries will enhance the sweetness and flavor of the pie.
  • Ensure the crust is firmly pressed into the pie plate to prevent crumbling when serving.
  • The pie must be chilled for several hours to set well; overnight chilling is even better.
  • This pie is best served cold and consumed within 2 days for optimal freshness.
  • For a firmer glaze, you can add an extra half teaspoon of cornstarch, but be mindful not to alter the texture too much.

Keywords: no bake strawberry pie, strawberry dessert, summer pie, fresh strawberry pie, graham cracker crust pie

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