This Strawberry Glace Pie is a refreshing twist on classic fruit desserts, combining a buttery baked crust with a rich, tangy cream cheese layer. Topped with whole fresh strawberries and a glossy, homemade strawberry glaze made from mashed berries, sugar, and cornstarch, it offers a perfect balance of sweet and tart flavors. The texture is delightful, with the smooth cream cheese contrasting against the juicy fruit and the crisp pie shell. It’s an ideal dessert for summer gatherings, potlucks, or any occasion where you want to impress guests with a visually stunning and delicious treat. Easy to assemble and requiring no baking for the filling, this pie is as simple to make as it is satisfying to eat.
Strawberry Glace Pie
Description
This Strawberry Glace Pie is a refreshing twist on classic fruit desserts, combining a buttery baked crust with a rich, tangy cream cheese layer. Topped with whole fresh strawberries and a glossy, homemade strawberry glaze made from mashed berries, sugar, and cornstarch, it offers a perfect balance of sweet and tart flavors. The texture is delightful, with the smooth cream cheese contrasting against the juicy fruit and the crisp pie shell. It&# 226;ÂÂs an ideal dessert for summer gatherings, potlucks, or any occasion where you want to impress guests with a visually stunning and delicious treat. Easy to assemble and requiring no baking for the filling, this pie is as simple to make as it is satisfying to eat.Ingredients
Directions
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Preheat oven according to pie shell package directions and bake the 9-inch pie shell until golden. Allow to cool completely.
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Wash, hull, and slice strawberries. Set aside enough whole or halved strawberries to fill the pie shell later.
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Mash the remaining strawberries in a bowl until you have approximately 1 cup of mashed fruit.
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In a 2-quart saucepan, whisk together the sugar and cornstarch.
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Gradually stir in the water, red food coloring (if using), and the mashed strawberries.
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Place the saucepan over medium heat and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and comes to a boil.
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Continue to boil and stir for exactly 1 minute to cook out the starch flavor. Remove from heat and let the glaze cool to room temperature.
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Beat the softened cream cheese in a separate bowl until smooth and creamy.
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Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly into the bottom of the cooled pie shell.
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Arrange the reserved fresh strawberries in the pie shell over the cream cheese layer.
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Pour the cooled strawberry glaze evenly over the strawberries and cream cheese.
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Refrigerate the pie for at least 3 hours, or until the glaze is set and firm.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 393.1kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 6.3g10%
- Saturated Fat 1.5g8%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 88.2mg4%
- Total Carbohydrate 85.0g29%
- Dietary Fiber 0.5g2%
- Sugars 60.3g
- Protein 1.5g3%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
For best results, ensure the pie shell is completely cool before adding the cream cheese to prevent melting.
If you prefer a deeper red color in the glaze, add red food coloring gradually until desired hue is reached.
Store any leftover pie in the refrigerator, covered, for up to 3 days.
You can substitute frozen strawberries if fresh are not available; thaw and drain excess liquid before mashing.
