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Easy Strawberry Pie with Glaze

Easy strawberry pie with creamy glaze on a crispy graham cracker crust.

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This no-bake strawberry pie features a simple press-in graham cracker crust and fresh berries coated in a glossy, naturally-set glaze. It’s a stunning dessert that requires minimal effort and highlights the pure flavor of ripe strawberries.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs (10-12 full sheets)
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 2 pounds fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Red food coloring (optional)

Instructions

  1. Make the crust: In a medium bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, 1/3 cup sugar, and salt. Stir in melted butter until mixture resembles wet sand.
  2. Press the crumb mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie plate. Use the bottom of a measuring cup to compact it. Freeze for 15 minutes.
  3. Prepare strawberries: While crust chills, hull and halve strawberries. Place most into the chilled crust in an even layer. Reserve a few for the top.
  4. Cook the glaze: In a saucepan, whisk together 3/4 cup sugar and cornstarch. Gradually whisk in water and lemon juice until smooth.
  5. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to a low boil and thickens to a translucent glaze, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat.
  6. Stir vanilla extract and optional food coloring into the glaze. Let cool for 5 minutes.
  7. Assemble the pie: Slowly pour the warm glaze over the strawberries in the crust, ensuring it fills gaps. Gently tap pie plate on counter to settle.
  8. Arrange the reserved strawberry halves on top. Refrigerate pie for at least 4 hours, or ideally overnight, until glaze is firmly set before slicing.

Notes

Press the crust firmly to prevent crumbling. Let the glaze cool slightly before pouring to prevent berries from weeping. Chilling for the full time is essential for clean slices. For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free graham crackers.

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