Description
Indulge in the delight of this easy fresh strawberry pie, where buttery crust meets a luscious strawberry filling. Bursting with flavor and topped with whipped cream, this dessert is perfect for summer gatherings or cozy evenings at home. Its vibrant colors and sweet aroma will transport you to sunny days filled with laughter and cherished memories.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh strawberries, rinsed and sliced
- ½ cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cold unsalted butter, diced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Ice-cold water (as needed)
- Pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). In a mixing bowl, combine flour and butter until crumbly. Gradually add ice-cold water until a dough forms.
- Roll out the dough into a 9-inch pie pan, poke holes in the bottom, and pre-bake for about 20 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool completely.
- In another bowl, mix sliced strawberries with sugar and set aside for 15 minutes to create syrup.
- In a chilled bowl, whip heavy cream with vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the strawberry mixture and pour into the cooled pie crust. Chill for at least two hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (110g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg