YaYa's Fresh Strawberry Pie

This Fresh Strawberry Pie is a simple, old-fashioned dessert that highlights the natural sweetness of ripe strawberries. A cooked mixture of mashed berries, sugar, and cornstarch is poured into a flaky pie crust, chilled until set, and topped with a generous layer of whipped cream. It’s perfect for spring and summer gatherings.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 10

Servings 8 Servings

Calories 285kcal

Ingredients

1 9-inch unbaked pie crust (frozen or homemade)
2 cups fresh very ripe strawberries, mashed
3 teaspoons cornstarch
1 cup granulated sugar
2 cups whole fresh strawberries
Whipped cream topping homemade or store-bought

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake pie crust according to package directions or until lightly golden. Cool completely.
In a large saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch. Stir in mashed strawberries.
Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, for about 10 minutes or until mixture is thickened and bubbly.
Pour the filling into the cooled pie crust. Chill until completely set (about 2–3 hours).
Before serving, spread whipped cream topping generously over the pie and garnish with whole fresh strawberries if desired.