Strawberry Glazed Pie

This Strawberry Glazed Pie is a vibrant, no-bake dessert that showcases the peak flavor of fresh strawberries. The key is the silky, translucent glaze created by gently cooking crushed berries with sugar and cornstarch, which sets into a beautiful, glossy coating over the whole berries nestled in the crust. It offers a perfect balance of sweet and tart, enhanced by a splash of lemon juice. This pie is incredibly refreshing and visually stunning, making it an ideal centerpiece for summer gatherings, potlucks, or as a light, elegant ending to a dinner party. It requires minimal effort but delivers maximum impact with its jewel-toned appearance and juicy texture.

Cooking Method: Baking, Boiling, Microwave

Cuisine: Global

Courses: Desserts

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 1

Calories: 393.9

Dietary: Gluten-free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Description

This Strawberry Glazed Pie is a vibrant, no-bake dessert that showcases the peak flavor of fresh strawberries. The key is the silky, translucent glaze created by gently cooking crushed berries with sugar and cornstarch, which sets into a beautiful, glossy coating over the whole berries nestled in the crust. It offers a perfect balance of sweet and tart, enhanced by a splash of lemon juice. This pie is incredibly refreshing and visually stunning, making it an ideal centerpiece for summer gatherings, potlucks, or as a light, elegant ending to a dinner party. It requires minimal effort but delivers maximum impact with its jewel-toned appearance and juicy texture.

Ingredients

5 cup Fresh strawberries
1 cup C and H Granulated Sugar
1/4 teaspoon Salt
3 tablespoon Cornstarch
1 tablespoon Lemon juice
1 Baked & cooled 9" pie shell

Directions

1
Wash, drain thoroughly, and hull the strawberries.
2
Arrange about 3 cups of whole berries neatly over the bottom of the baked and cooled pastry shell.
3
Crush the remaining 2 cups of strawberries in a saucepan using a potato masher or fork.
4
In a small bowl, whisk together the sugar, salt, and cornstarch until well combined.
5
Stir the sugar mixture into the crushed berries in the saucepan until no dry spots remain.
6
Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture comes to a full boil and thickens significantly, about 3-5 minutes.
7
Remove the saucepan from heat and immediately stir in the lemon juice.
8
Allow the glaze to cool to room temperature, then spoon it evenly over the whole berries in the pie shell.
9
Refrigerate the pie for at least 1 hour, or until the glaze is completely set and firm.
10
Slice and serve chilled.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 1

Amount Per Serving
Calories 393.9kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6.3g10%
Saturated Fat 1.5g8%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 1307.0mg55%
Total Carbohydrate 85.2g29%
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.

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