Summer Fresh Strawberry Pie

An easy summer fresh strawberry pie recipe made with fresh strawberries takes little time to prep to create a perfect sweet dessert for entertaining.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 326 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 pinch salt
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 cup water, divided
• 1 (9 inch) baked pie crust
• 8 ounces heavy whipping cream
• 3 drops red food coloring, or as desired
• 3 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
• 0.5 teaspoon almond extract
• 0.75 cup white sugar
• 3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar, or to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine white sugar, cornstarch, and salt in a medium saucepan; stir in 3 tablespoons water until becomes a paste.

Step 2

Bring remaining water to a boil in a pot over medium-high heat; slowly add to sugar mixture. Reduce heat to low; simmer, stirring constantly, until thick and clear, about 5 minutes. Off heat, stir in lemon juice, almond extract, and food coloring. Cool for at least 15 minutes. Fold in strawberries.

Step 3

Pour strawberry filling into pie crust. Chill in the refrigerator, at least 1 hour.

Step 4

Beat heavy cream in a large bowl with an electric mixer; slowly add confectioners' sugar until combined. Spread whipped cream over chilled pie.