Strawberry Pie

Strawberry pie always brings back the best kind of memories—warm afternoons, the smell of fresh berries in the kitchen, and that first slice piled high with homemade whipped cream.

It’s simple, sweet, and just feels like home. Every bite is a little taste of summer the way it used to be.

This was my first time making a Strawberry Pie from scratch and this was a really simple recipe that I came up with after reading several different cookbooks.

I probably would have just used Jell-O but I didn’t have that and I didn’t want to go all the way to the store.

If you’ve never made Strawberry Pie before, now’s the time. It’s one of those simple joys that never goes out of style. Make it once, and I promise it’ll become a summer tradition in your kitchen, too.

Have you tried making Strawberry Pie before? Got a fun twist on it?

Let me know in the comments—I love hearing your delicious ideas!

Why You’ll Love This Pie

• It’s all about the berries. Fresh strawberries are the star here—no need to load up on extras. You don’t even need Jell-O or gelatin to get that classic glaze. A quick stovetop mixture of sugar, water, cornstarch, and strawberries does the trick!
• No baking stress. Use a store-bought pie crust or make your own ahead of time—either way, there’s no fussy baking once the crust is ready.
• Chilled and refreshing. This is the kind of dessert that tastes even better straight from the fridge on a hot day. It’s cool, fruity, and just the right amount of sweet.

If you love strawberries as much as I do, be sure to check out my other sweet favorites like Skillet Strawberry Cobbler, Strawberry Shortcake, and the always crowd-pleasing Strawberry Pretzel Salad!

What is Strawberry Pie?

Strawberry Pie is a classic dessert made with fresh strawberries and a sweet filling, typically set in a flaky pie crust. It’s especially popular in the spring and summer when strawberries are in season.

It’s a crowd-pleaser at picnics, potlucks, and family gatherings, and is often served cold with whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Ingredients

• Fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
• Pie crust, baked
• Sugar
• Cornstarch
• Water
• Homemade Whipped Cream

How to make Strawberry Pie

Arrange 1/2 of strawberries in baked pie crust.

Place remaining strawberries in a medium saucepan.

Add the sugar to the pan with the strawberries; cook over medium heat, bringing it to a boil, stirring frequently.

Whisk cornstarch and water together in a small bowl.

Gradually stir cornstarch mixture into boiling strawberry mixture.

Reduce heat and simmer mixture until thickened, about 10 minutes, stirring constantly.

Pour cooked strawberry mixture over the strawberries in the baked pie crust.

Refrigerate until chilled and set, at least 3 hours.

Top each slice with a big spoonful of Homemade Whipped Cream and dig in!