Description
Strawberry Pop Tart Pie brings together childhood nostalgia and grown-up baking skills in one epic dessert that will make your taste buds dance. Flaky pastry, sweet strawberry filling, and a sprinkle of playful nostalgia create a delightful treat your friends and family will absolutely adore.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups fresh strawberries
- 1 package refrigerated pie crusts
- 1 cup granulated sugar
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 egg
Finishing Ingredients:
- Powdered sugar
- Milk
Instructions
- Fire up your oven to a crisp 375°F and prep a 9-inch pie dish for deliciousness.
- Toss 2 cups chopped strawberries with 1 cup granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, and 1 teaspoon vanilla in a mixing bowl until berries are evenly coated.
- Gently unroll the first pie crust and drape it smoothly into your pie dish, pressing edges to fit perfectly.
- Pour the glossy strawberry mixture into the crust, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
- Roll out the second pie crust and carefully position it over the fruity filling, creating a complete top layer.
- Crimp and pinch the edges together, sealing the pie’s borders with your fingertips.
- Slice 4-5 decorative vents across the top crust to allow steam escape.
- Brush the entire surface with 1 beaten egg, ensuring a golden, shiny finish.
- Slide the pie into the preheated oven and bake for exactly 32 minutes until the crust turns a gorgeous amber brown.
- Remove from oven and let the pie rest for 15 minutes to set its juices.
- Whisk ½ cup powdered sugar with 2 tablespoons milk until smooth, then drizzle artfully over the cooled pie.
Notes
- Let the pie filling sit for 10 minutes after mixing to help cornstarch thicken and prevent a runny texture.
- Create decorative edges by crimping the crust with your fingers or pressing with a fork for a classic look.
- For a more intense strawberry flavor, add a tablespoon of strawberry preserves to the filling mixture.
- Check the pie halfway through baking and cover the edges with aluminum foil if they brown too quickly, preventing burning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Pies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 21 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg