Description
Create a Heartfelt Dessert That Will Delight Your Loved One!
Ingredients
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- 1 pre-made pie crust
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Whipped cream for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Place the pre-made pie crust in a pie dish and bake according to package instructions until golden brown.
- In a saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch, and salt.
- Add the water and lemon juice to the saucepan and stir until smooth.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and bubbles.
- Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
- Add the sliced strawberries to the mixture and stir gently to coat.
- Pour the strawberry mixture into the baked pie crust.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to set.
- Serve chilled with whipped cream on top.
Notes
- For a more intense strawberry flavor, use fresh strawberries.
- Feel free to add a dash of vanilla extract for extra flavor.
- This pie can be made a day in advance for convenience.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg