Strawberry Pie Recipe

Strawberry Pie Recipe

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Ingredients:

For the Crust:

  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 1/4 cup ice water

For the Filling:

  • 4 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and quartered
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup heavy cream, whipped

Instructions:

Make the Crust:

  1. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour and salt.
  2. Cut in Butter: Add the cold butter cubes to the flour mixture. Using a pastry blender or your fingertips, cut the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. Add Water: Gradually add the ice water, tossing with a fork until the dough just comes together.
  4. Form Disks: Divide the dough into two equal disks, wrap each in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  5. Roll Out: On a lightly floured surface, roll out one disk of dough to a 12-inch circle. Transfer to a 9-inch pie plate.
  6. Roll Out Top Crust: Roll out the remaining dough to a 12-inch circle. Cut into strips for a lattice top or leave it whole for a solid top crust.
  7. Chill Crust: Refrigerate the pie crust for at least 15 minutes.

Make the Filling:

  1. Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the strawberries, sugar, cornstarch, salt, and lemon juice.
  2. Add Eggs: Gradually whisk in the beaten eggs.
  3. Pour into Crust: Pour the filling into the prepared pie crust.
  4. Top with Crust: Top with the lattice or solid crust. Crimp the edges to seal.
  5. Cut Vents: Cut a few slits in the top crust to allow steam to escape.

Bake the Pie:

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Bake: Place the pie on a baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes.
  3. Reduce Heat and Continue Baking: Reduce oven temperature to 375°F (190°C) and continue baking for an additional 35-40 minutes, or until the filling is set and the crust is golden brown.
  4. Cool: Let the pie cool completely on a wire rack before serving.

Serve:

  1. Top with Whipped Cream: Top with freshly whipped cream and a few fresh strawberries.
  2. Enjoy: Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Tips:

  • For a flaky crust, be sure to keep the butter cold and avoid overworking the dough.
  • If you don’t have fresh strawberries, you can use frozen strawberries. Thaw them completely and drain off any excess liquid before using.
  • For a more intense strawberry flavor, consider adding a teaspoon of strawberry extract to the filling.

Enjoy this delicious and easy-to-make strawberry pie!

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