Quick and Easy Strawberry Pie Recipe

Strawberry Pie screams summertime to me! I love the sweet, juicy strawberry filling and the contrast of the whipped cream on top. The best thing about my Strawberry Pie recipe is that it’s so dang easy to make, y’all! You’ll want to bring this along to all your summer get-togethers because it’s so pretty and tastes amazing.

Strawberry Pie

When I was a little girl, strawberry pie was my absolute favorite. We didn’t have it all the time, but when we did, I definitely ate way too much!

There was nothing better than biting into those juicy strawberries tucked in a sweet, strawberry pie filling with a flaky crust.

Y’all, that pie just tasted like home!

I wanted my own kids to love it the way I did. So, I worked on my own easy strawberry pie recipe.

Now, every summer when strawberry season rolls around, my strawberry pie isn’t too far behind—although I have been known to make it all year round since I use frozen strawberries!

Making this pie feels like a way of carrying on a sweet, simple tradition.

Every time I take a bite, it’s like being a kid again, and it’s pure joy to see my own kids loving it just as much!

Why You’ll Love My Strawberry Pie Recipe

• Full of Strawberry Flavor: This pie’s just packed with that sweet, juicy strawberry flavor you can’t get enough of. It tastes like it came straight from the strawberry patch!
• Simple Ingredients: It’s an easy strawberry pie recipe made with just a few simple ingredients.
• Easy to Make and Chill: There’s no fuss in this recipe – just pour the strawberry filling into a pie shell and let it chill for a couple of hours. When it’s nice and cool, it slices up beautifully and holds together without a mess.
• A Classic Southern Summer Dessert: Nothing says summer like a fresh strawberry pie recipe! The fresh whipped cream on top makes it even better.
• Family Favorite: It’s not just another strawberry dessert; it’s a memory-maker. My kids love it just as much as I did growing up!
• Perfect for Any Occasion: This homemade strawberry pie is perfect to bring along to a summer potluck, a picnic, or just serving it up at home.

Other Favorite Summer Potluck Recipes

• Strawberry Upside Down Cake
• Broccoli Salad
• Watergate Salad
• Southern Potato Salad
• Grape Salad
• Red, White, and Blue Fruit Salad
• Homemade Strawberry Lemonade
• Homemade Orange Julius

Ingredients for Strawberry Pie

• Frozen Whole Strawberries: The berries thaw out perfectly and mix right into the strawberry pie filling.
• Strawberry Gelatin: The strawberry gelatin brings color, flavor, and helps thicken up the filling. It keeps everything nice and set so your pie slices hold together beautifully.
• Sugar: Granulated sugar balances the tartness of the strawberries and brings out that natural strawberry flavor.
• Cornstarch: Cornstarch is what thickens up the pie filling. I’ve used arrowroot before too!
• Strawberry Juice/Water: You’ll capture a little bit of juice from the thawed strawberries and add some water to it to get the right amount of liquid.
• Deep-Dish Baked Pie Shell: I use a store-bought crust, but you can make a homemade crust if you prefer.You’ll pre-bake it and let it cool before filling it.
• Whipped Cream: A squirt of fresh whipped cream on top is my favorite way to eat it. You can also use cool whip if you prefer.

Why Use Frozen Strawberries?

I prefer to use frozen strawberries when I make this pie. Since they’re picked at peak strawberry season and flash-frozen, they lock in that sweet, juicy flavor.

You know how some fresh berries are sweet, juicy, and soft and others are less sweet, harder and tart?

That’s why I use frozen berries instead of fresh ones! They’re more consistent in texture.

When you thaw and cut them while they’re still a little frozen, they hold their shape nicely and don’t turn mushy. This gives your pie a beautiful texture without getting too runny.

Can I Use Fresh Strawberries Instead?

Fresh strawberries bring a bit more natural juice to the mix, which can make the filling a bit looser and less set for this recipe.

Fresh berries also vary in sweetness and texture depending on their ripeness.

If you use fresh strawberries, the pie may be more delicate and can become watery as the natural juices release into the filling.

How to Make Strawberry Pie

Prepare the Strawberries: Cut the frozen strawberries into fourths while they’re still hard. Place them in a strainer over a bowl to catch that strawberry juice as they thaw. There won’t be much juice, but that’s okay!

Make the Strawberry Filling: Grab a medium saucepan and stir together the strawberry gelatin, sugar, and cornstarch. Pour the juice from the thawed strawberries into a 2-cup measuring cup. Top it off with water to reach two cups, and add it gradually to the pan.

Cook the Filling: Set your saucepan over medium heat and stir constantly. Keep whisking until it thickens up, looks clear and thick, and starts to boil. That’s when you know it’s ready. Take it off the heat and let it cool to room temperature.

Combine and Fill the Pie: Once your filling’s cooled, add the thawed strawberries back in. Give it a good stir to coat everything, then pour this strawberry pie filling into your pre-baked pie crust.

Chill the Pie: Put the pie in the fridge for 2-3 hours to set. It’s worth the wait, I promise!

Just take a look at this lovely homemade strawberry pie! You want to sink you teeth into it, huh?

Serve with Whipped Cream: Right before serving, top your pie with whipped cream. My kids love it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream!

Recipe Variations

• Berries: Mix it up and add some other types of berries, such as raspberries or blueberries.
• Crust: I use a regular, store-bought, flaky pie crust when I make this strawberry pie because it’s just so much simpler. You could also use a graham cracker crust, Oreo pie crust, or make your own pie crust.
• Add Chocloate: Brush the bottom of your cooked pie crust with some chocolate ganache and let it harden before adding the strawberry filling. It will keep your pie from getting soggy AND give you some added chocolate flavor!

How to Store Strawberry Pie

To store your strawberry pie, cover it tightly with plastic wrap or place it in an airtight container and refrigerate. Your pie should stay good for 2-3 days in the fridge, though it’s best when eaten the same day.

This pie doesn’t freeze well due to the gelatin and cornstarch filling, which can become watery and lose its thick, smooth consistency after thawing.

How do you keep strawberry pie from getting soggy?

No one likes a soggy crust! To keep it firm, make sure you’re using a fully baked pie crust before you add the filling.

You can also brush the bottom of the crust with a thin layer of melted chocolate or an egg wash and let it dry before adding the filling.

What thickens fruit pie filling?

Cornstarch is the main thickening agent, however, the strawberry gelatin also helps it to get thick.

When you mix cornstarch and the gelatin with the strawberry juice/water and cook it, the filling will get thick and smooth.

Should you cook fruit before putting in pie?

In my recipe, there’s no need to pre-cook the berries. Pre-cooking would add extra liquid and could make the berries too soft.

Letting frozen berries thaw and then stirring them into the cooled glaze will give you the best pie!

There you have it, y’all—the best strawberry pie recipe to bring a little Southern sweetness to your table.

A luscious strawberry mixture, made with strawberry Jello and sliced strawberries make my pie sooooo good! Whether you’re a fan of strawberry desserts or love trying new fruit pies, this one is a real winner.

The first thing folks will say is how delicious my recipe is—better than any grocery store pie.

This pie is as good as Grandma’s, and if you’re looking for other pie recipes, you’ll love this just as much as blueberry pie or even a classic shredded apple pie.

Grab your rolling pin and get baking! Nothing says home like a pie tin filled with love. Enjoy, y’all!