Description
This Big Boy’s Copycat Strawberry Pie replicates the iconic dessert with a sweet and glossy strawberry glaze atop a flaky pie crust. Made with fresh strawberries and a homemade gelatin glaze, this pie is perfect for summer gatherings and served chilled with a generous dollop of whipped cream.
Ingredients
Pie Crust
- 1 pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
Glaze
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 3 oz package strawberry Jell-O
Filling
- 4 cups fresh strawberries (hulled and halved or quartered if large)
Serving
- Whipped cream (for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare the Pie Crust: Bake your pie crust according to package directions or your favorite homemade recipe. Allow it to cool completely before adding the filling. This step can be done a day in advance to save time.
- Make the Glaze: In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, mix together the water, granulated sugar, salt, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and cornstarch. Whisk continuously to prevent lumps and cook until the mixture thickens, approximately 3 to 5 minutes.
- Add Jell-O: Remove the saucepan from heat and whisk in the strawberry Jell-O powder until it dissolves entirely, creating a smooth, glossy glaze.
- Combine Strawberries and Glaze: In a large bowl, gently fold the fresh sliced strawberries into the warm glaze, making sure each berry is evenly coated without breaking them.
- Fill Pie Crust: Pour the strawberry and glaze mixture into the cooled pie crust, spreading it evenly for uniform coverage.
- Chill the Pie: Refrigerate the pie for at least 3 hours, or until the glaze sets firmly, making it easy to slice and serve.
- Serve: Slice the chilled pie and serve with a generous topping of whipped cream to complete the classic Big Boy strawberry pie experience.
Notes
- You can bake the pie crust a day ahead to speed up preparation on serving day.
- If fresh strawberries are not in season, frozen strawberries can be used but should be thawed and drained well before mixing.
- Be careful when cooking the glaze to avoid lumps; continuous whisking is crucial.
- To make this pie gluten-free, use a gluten-free pie crust.
- This pie tastes best when fully chilled so the glaze sets perfectly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
