Fresh Strawberry Pie
This easy fresh strawberry pie is made with a buttery graham cracker crust, juicy strawberries, and a glossy homemade strawberry glaze—no Jello needed! It’s a no-fuss, no-bake dessert that lets the natural sweetness of fresh berries shine.
Servings: 8 pieces
Calories: 306kcal
Ingredients
Graham Cracker Crust
- 1 ½ cups (126 g) graham cracker crumbs about 10-12 sheets
- ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (1 stick / 113 g) unsalted butter, melted
Strawberry Filling
- 2 pounds fresh strawberries, sliced in half (about 6-7 cups), divided
- ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup water
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, optional*
For Serving
- Whipped cream
- Mint leaves
Instructions
Crust
- In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and sugar. Add melted butter and mix until the mixture resembles wet sand.
- Press the mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie dish to form an even crust. Set aside.
Strawberry Filling
- Add 4 cups of the halved strawberries to a medium saucepan. Reserve the remaining strawberries for later.
- Lightly mash the strawberries with a potato masher or fork just until they start to break down and release their juices. Add the sugar and stir to combine.
- Place the pan over medium heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until the sugar is fully dissolved.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the water and cornstarch until smooth.
- When the berry mixture begins to boil, slowly pour in the cornstarch slurry while stirring constantly.
- Continue stirring and boil for 1–2 minutes, or until thickened and glossy. Do not overboil.
- Remove from heat. Stir in the remaining strawberries and lemon juice until all the berries are well coated.
- Pour the filling into the prepared crust. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight, until fully set.
- Before serving, top the pie with whipped cream and mint leaves.
Notes
*Lemon juice is optional in this pie. It adds a little bit of tartness to balance the sweetness of the strawberries. If you like a sweeter pie, you can skip it. But if you want a brighter, fresher taste, adding lemon juice can make the flavor pop!
Nutrition
Serving: 1piece | Calories: 306kcal