Description
Whipping up Big Boy’s Strawberry Pie brings summer memories straight to your kitchen table. Sweet berries and a buttery crust combine for a classic dessert that never disappoints.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 cups fresh strawberries
- 1 9-inch graham cracker crust
Sweeteners and Thickeners:
- 1 cup white sugar
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 (3 ounces) package strawberry gelatin
Liquid and Topping:
- ½ cup water
- 1 cup whipped cream
Instructions
- Gently rinse 4 cups of strawberries under cool water, removing stems and slicing each berry into halves or quarters.
- Distribute the sliced strawberries uniformly across the 9-inch graham cracker crust, creating an even layer.
- Combine 1 cup white sugar and 3 tablespoons cornstarch thoroughly in a medium saucepan, ensuring no lumps remain.
- Pour ½ cup water into the sugar mixture, stirring until the mixture transforms into a smooth liquid.
- Cook the mixture over medium heat for 4-5 minutes, continuously stirring with a wooden spoon until it thickens and becomes translucent.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and immediately stir in the entire 3-ounce package of strawberry gelatin, mixing until completely dissolved.
- Carefully drizzle the hot gelatin mixture over the strawberries, making sure to cover them evenly and gently.
- Transfer the pie to the refrigerator and allow it to set for 3-4 hours, ensuring the filling becomes completely firm.
- Before serving, dollop 1 cup of fresh whipped cream across the top of the chilled pie.
- Cut the pie into neat slices and serve directly from the refrigerator for the best texture and flavor.
Notes
- Use ripe, sweet strawberries for the best flavor and natural sweetness in the pie.
- Make sure to dissolve the gelatin completely to avoid lumps in the filling.
- Chill the pie for at least 3 hours to ensure the filling sets properly and cuts cleanly.
- For a lighter version, substitute low-fat graham crackers and use sugar-free gelatin.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Pies
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 233 kcal
- Sugar: 40 g
- Sodium: 130 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 1.5 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg