Strawberry Cream Pie is absolutely awesome! This lovely pie uses fresh and cooked strawberries in a baked pie shell. Then everything is topped with Cool Whip! This dessert only uses 5 ingredients so it's easy enough for even beginners to make. It's one of the most mouthwatering desserts I've ever made. Every time I serve it, my guests can't stop raving over this luscious pie. If you want to wow your company, family or friends, this delectable dessert will do it. It's the perfect dessert for Fourth of July, Valentine's Day or even Christmas.
18-inchplain baked pastry shellor Homemade Pie Crust
1lb.strawberriesdivided use
3tbsp.cornstarchaluminum free preferred
1cupgranulated sugar
8oz. containercool whipor other non-dairy whipped topping
reserved strawberriesfor garnish, if desired
Instructions
Wash and slice strawberries.
Reserve half of the berries; place them in baked pie shell.
Mash remaining berries, bring to boiling over low to medium heat.
Mix granulated sugar and cornstarch thoroughly so no lumps remain.
Add sugar mixture to strawberries in saucepan.
Cook slowly over low to low-medium heat for 10-12 minutes or so, until mixture thickens.
Cook slowly and stir continuously so the mixture doesn’t scorch or stick to the bottom of the saucepan.
Remove from heat.
Cool.
Pour over uncooked berries placed in cooked pie shell.
Refrigerate until cold, several hours or overnight.
Top with Cool Whip.
If desired, place some nice reserved berries on top.
Notes
NOTE: This recipe requires an 8-inch pie shell. It is not enough filling for a 9-or 10-inch or deep dish pie plate.NOTE:Preparation time does not include making or baking pie shell.NOTE: While I have used frozen berries for this pie, if you want to decorate the top you really need fresh strawberries.NOTE: I have placed the pan of cooked strawberries in the freezer to cool to speed up the process.NOTE: Prick unbaked pie shell with a fork on bottom and sides of pie to prevent shrinking while baking.NOTE: The amount of filling is only enough for a small 8-inch pie plate. If you have a deep dish pie plate, you may need to increase the recipe and make 1 1/2 or even 2 batches to fill that size pie plate.NOTE: Because this pie has fresh strawberries, it really needs to be used up in about 3 days.