Easy Fresh Strawberry Pie Recipe (5 Ingredients)

My whole life, I’ve never had my fill of strawberries. When berry season rolls around, all I want is perfectly ripe, sweet strawberries day and night. As a kid, my mom would have to cut me off, knowing I’d eat the freshly picked berries from the farm down the road until my stomach ached. And my cravings don’t stop at plain berries, either—strawberry desserts, like strawberry cake and strawberry pie are equally welcome.

Fresh strawberry pie frequently appeared on our dining room table during the summer. My mom made an easy version using strawberry gelatin, loaded with big pieces of berries and topped with Cool Whip. It required minimal baking and was served nice and chilled, perfect for summer.

I set out to make my own Jell-O-free version that’s as simple as possible. The result is a fresh strawberry pie that requires zero baking and is bursting with strawberry flavor. Instead of gelatin, a simple cornstarch mixture, along with the berries themselves, thickens the filling. A pastry crust is more traditional, but I prefer a crispy cookie crust here.

Piled high with whipped cream, it’s a summertime dream.

Tips for Make It Ahead

This pie will set up the best if you chill it overnight, making it ideal for making ahead. Make the pie (sans whipped cream) up to two days before serving. If you have any smelly things in your fridge, you’ll want to cover the pie tightly with plastic wrap. Add the fresh whipped cream and fresh strawberry garnish just before serving.

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