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In step 1, it is imperative that the cooked strawberry mixture measures 2 cups; any more and the filling will be loose. If your fresh berries are not fully ripe, you may want to add extra sugar to taste in step 2. Use your favorite pie dough or use our recipe. Chill the heavy cream in step 4 to help it whip more quickly.
Ingredients
Filling
2 pounds frozen strawberries
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon unflavored gelatin
1 cup sugar
Pinch salt
1 pound fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced thin
1 (9-inch) pie shell, baked and cooled (see note)
Topping
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
3 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup heavy cream
Instructions
1. COOK FROZEN BERRIES Cook frozen berries in large saucepan over medium-low heat until berries begin to release juice, about 3 minutes. Increase heat to medium-high and cook, stirring frequently, until thick and jamlike, about 25 minutes (mixture should measure 2 cups).
2. ADD GELATIN Combine lemon juice, water, and gelatin in small bowl. Let stand until gelatin is softened and mixture has thickened, about 5 minutes. Stir gelatin mixture, sugar, and salt into cooked berry mixture and return to simmer, about 2 minutes. Transfer to bowl and cool to room temperature, about 30 minutes.
3. ADD FRESH BERRIES Fold fresh berries into filling. Spread evenly in pie shell and refrigerate until set, about 4 hours. (Filled pie can be refrigerated for 24 hours.)
4. MAKE TOPPING With electric mixer on medium speed, beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth, about 30 seconds. With mixer running, add cream and whip until stiff peaks form, about 2 minutes. Serve pie with whipped cream topping.
Don't Make This Mistake:
In step 1, be sure to accurately measure the reduced strawberry mixture: You'll need exactly 2 cups. Scrape the strawberry mixture into a large liquid measuring cup. If it measures more than 2 cups, return it to the pan to cook down. It may seem fussy to stop to measure, but the pie will not set or slice properly if you have more than 2 cups of the strawberry mixture
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Submitted by Bri from New Jersey.
by GAILFREE
March 06, 2013
yum-o :0
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by TINAMYERS
September 03, 2012
yummmy..great to serve during those hot hot days.
by BOOBEAT1984
June 08, 2012
by MABBLINE205
May 25, 2012
Sounds good but too many steps for me. I like them simple.
by SCHEEPY
May 25, 2012
by DOTQ1
May 24, 2012
It looks like we have a lot of strawberry lovers.....This is really a keeper, can hardly wait for our berries to get ripe......
by MOMMYPIE55
May 23, 2012
Thanks; I think this is an oldie but goodie. I lost the recipe I had, so I will try this one.
by ELIZABETHASQUINI
May 23, 2012
They have been here for a few weeks now. Inexpensive and delicious!
by TLCROCKETT
May 22, 2012
Wow--looks and sounds wonderful. Although 3 pounds of strawberries seems like a lot, can you ever have to many strawberries?!!! Thanks.
by ENDLESS FAITH
May 22, 2012
I make something similar to this. I will have to try your recipe, it really sounds good.
by CHRISUSA46
May 22, 2012
reminds me of the strawberry pies we used to get at Manner's. thanks.
by SWEETIEWHEATIESCOTIE
May 22, 2012
BEAUTIFUL!!! Can't wait to make it. Thanks for sharing.
by PJ STERLING
May 22, 2012
My family will love this strawberry pie; good luck in the contest, Bri!
by SJEASLER
May 22, 2012
Strawberry pie is so good. This looks and sounds wonderful. Thanks for sharing.
by SCHEEPY
May 22, 2012
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