Name: Aunt Barbara's Strawberry Pie
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 2 h 40 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: US
Ingredients: 1 cup graham cracker crumbs; 1/4 cup white sugar; 1/4 cup butter, melted; 1 tablespoon unflavored gelatin; 1/4 cup cold water; 1 cup heavy whipping cream; 1/2 cup chopped fresh strawberries; 1/3 cup white sugar

Strawberry Pie

Aunt Barbara's Strawberry Pie

Jul 15, 2025
by Abigail Marquardt
- 5.0 / 5 ( 2 Ratings)
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PREP TIME

20 mins
COOK TIME

15 mins
TOTAL TIME

2 hrs 40 mins
SERVING

8 People
VIEWS

7

A timeless summer indulgence! This Strawberry Pie features luscious, ripe strawberries embraced by a delicate, creamy filling with a hint of added texture, all nestled in a buttery graham cracker crust. A refreshing dessert that captures the essence of sunshine in every bite.

Ingridients

Adjust Servings

1 cup graham cracker crumbs

1/4 cup white sugar

1/4 cup butter, melted

1 tablespoon unflavored gelatin

1/4 cup cold water

1 cup heavy whipping cream

1/2 cup chopped fresh strawberries

1/3 cup white sugar

Nutrition

Carbohydrate

24 g
Cholesterol

56 mg
Fiber

1 g
Protein

2 g
Saturated Fat

11 g
Sodium

116 mg
Sugar

18 g
Fat

18 g
Unsaturated Fat

0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). (5 minutes)

02

Step

Prepare the Crust: In a bowl, thoroughly combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until evenly moistened. (5 minutes)

03

Step

Press mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie pan. (3 minutes)

04

Step

Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned and fragrant, approximately 12 minutes. Allow to cool completely. (20 minutes)

05

Step

Prepare the Filling: Soften gelatin in cold water for 3 minutes. (3 minutes)

06

Step

Melt the gelatin: Transfer softened gelatin to a double boiler over simmering water, stirring until fully dissolved. Set aside to cool slightly. (7 minutes)

07

Step

Whip the cream: In a chilled bowl, whip heavy cream with an electric mixer until soft peaks form. Set aside. (5 minutes)

08

Step

Combine: Gently mix strawberries and sugar. Pour gelatin mixture over strawberries and gently fold in whipped cream until just combined. (5 minutes)

09

Step

Chill: Pour filling into the cooled pie shell and refrigerate until set, at least 2 hours. (120 minutes)

For a richer crust, use brown sugar instead of white sugar.
Ensure the gelatin is completely dissolved to avoid a grainy texture in the filling.
Chilling the bowl and beaters before whipping the cream will help it whip up faster and hold its shape better.
For an extra layer of flavor, brush the cooled graham cracker crust with melted white chocolate before adding the filling.

Abigail Marquardt

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