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Published: June 6, 2019 Last Modified: February 4, 2021 By Sara 16 Comments

Fresh Strawberry Pie

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This fresh strawberry pie recipe is a no bake delight that’s made with a graham cracker crust, loads of fresh strawberries and a sweet glaze. Top it with whipped cream for a show stopping finish to any meal!

Anything with strawberries is huge hit in my house.  This fresh strawberry pie is a favorite because the glaze makes the strawberries even more delicious.  Some other great recipes with strawberries are cheesecake stuffed strawberries and strawberry waffles.

This fresh strawberry pie is a no bake delight that's made with a graham cracker crust.
No Bake Strawberry Pie Recipe | Fresh Strawberry Pie | Strawberry Pie Recipe | No Bake Pie Recipe #strawberry #strawberrypie #nobake #nobakepie #dessert #dinneratthezoo #strawberrypie

Strawberry pie with a pile of strawberries inside a graham cracker crust, topped with glaze and whipped cream.

I’ve been all about the berry recipes this summer, but I have to say, this fresh strawberry pie is the best yet! It’s a pile of fresh strawberries inside a graham cracker crust, topped with a flavorful glaze. And this strawberry pie also happens to be a no bake dessert, how can you go wrong with that??

How Do You Make Fresh Strawberry Pie?

This fresh strawberry pie starts with a an easy homemade crust. It’s a simple combination of graham cracker crumbs, sugar and butter that is mixed together and pressed into a pie shell. If you’re really pressed for time, you can use a pre-made crust, although the homemade definitely tastes better.

A homemade graham cracker pie crust.

After the crust is chilled, a whole pile of strawberries go into it. The glaze is a mixture of cornstarch, sugar, water and strawberry gelatin, which gets poured over the top of the berries to get that classic bright red sheen. The glaze also helps hold the pie together.

Glaze being poured over a strawberry pie.

Tips for strawberry pie

  • Look for strawberries that are all similar in size. I like to use small to medium sized strawberries because it makes the pie easier to cut into.
  • While I love the look of the whole strawberries, if you prefer you can use sliced strawberries.
  • Want a chocolate strawberry pie? Use Oreo cookies for the crust instead of graham crackers.
  • You want to chill the glaze to lukewarm temperature before you pour it over the strawberries. If the glaze is too hot, it could heat up the strawberries and make them mushy in the pie.
  • While I typically make this pie with just strawberries, you could also try a combination of mixed berries such as blackberries, blueberries and raspberries.

Overhead view of a strawberry pie with whipped cream and a mint garnish.

Should strawberry pie be refrigerated?

This pie doesn’t have a lot of active prep time, but you do need to chill it in between steps. After the glaze goes onto the berries, the pie needs to chill for at least an hour so that the glaze can set. I recommend storing the finished pie in the refrigerator so that the berries stay fresh and the glaze stays firm. This pie can be made up to 3 days before you plan to serve it.

Strawberries in a graham cracker pie shell.

Can you freeze a strawberry pie?

I don’t recommend freezing this pie because the fresh strawberries will retain a lot of moisture and be soft and mushy upon thawing. Cooked pies are a better candidate for the freezer.

A slice of no bake fresh strawberry pie with whipped cream on top.

Right before you serve your pie, add a dollop of whipped cream and a sprig of fresh mint as garnish if you like. Then slice, serve, and wait for the rave reviews to come in!

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Fresh Strawberry Pie

This fresh strawberry pie recipe is a no bake delight that's made with a graham cracker crust, loads of fresh strawberries and a sweet glaze. Top it with whipped cream for a show stopping finish to any meal!
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 310kcal
Author Sara Welch

Ingredients

For the crust:

  • 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 7 tablespoons melted butter
  • cooking spray

For the glaze:

  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 3-ounce package strawberry gelatin
  • 1 cup water

For the filling:

  • 5 cups strawberries tops sliced off

For garnish:

  • 3/4 cup whipped cream or whipped topping
  • mint sprigs

Instructions

  • For the crust: In a bowl mix together the graham cracker crumbs, sugar and butter until thoroughly combined. Coat a 9 inch pie pan with cooking spray and firmly press the graham cracker mixture into the bottom and sides of the pan. Chill for at least 30 minutes or up to 3 days.
  • For the glaze: Place the sugar, cornstarch and water in a medium saucepan. Stir until smooth. Turn the heat on medium-high and bring to a boil, cook for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. 
  • Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the gelatin, mixing until gelatin is completely dissolved. Chill the glaze for 20-30 minutes to cool.
  • Arrange the berries in the pie crust and pour the glaze evenly over the top. Chill for at least one hour, or up to 3 hours.
  • Top with whipped cream and mint if desired. Cut into slices and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 310kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 195mg | Potassium: 173mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 35g | Vitamin A: 355IU | Vitamin C: 52.9mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 1mg
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This post was published on July 7, 2017 and was updated on June 6, 2019 with new content.

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    Comments

    1. Christine says

      June 21, 2021 at 4:42 pm

      5 stars
      This came out delicious! Easy also!

      Reply
    2. Jan says

      April 11, 2021 at 10:58 am

      5 stars
      I was pleasantly surprised how simple yet wonderful was to make. Thanks for the great directions!

      Reply
    3. Lesa Smith says

      April 7, 2021 at 10:57 am

      5 stars
      I made this pie for Easter dinner, it was both beautiful and delicious! The glaze is so much better than grocery store glazes that I have previously used. It’s definitely a keeper!

      Reply
    4. larry says

      August 31, 2019 at 1:52 pm

      Made this in a cheesecake pan doubled the recipe and added sliced bananas worked out fantastic

      Reply
    5. Bea says

      June 29, 2019 at 2:34 pm

      5 stars
      I just love fresh strawberry pie! This recipe was yummy and easy!

      Reply
    6. Sandra | A Dash of Sanity says

      June 13, 2019 at 1:27 pm

      5 stars
      This is such a great way to enjoy strawberries! Yummy!!

      Reply
    7. Jacque Hooper says

      June 10, 2019 at 6:48 pm

      5 stars
      I love how easy this was to make, how delicious it turned out and the presentation was beautiful! Saving to make again for the 4th of July!

      Reply
    8. Beth Pierce says

      June 10, 2019 at 6:40 pm

      5 stars
      I love when strawberries are in season especially for desserts like this one! Made this for my niece’s graduation party and it was a hit all around! Delicious recipe!

      Reply
    9. Catalina says

      June 10, 2019 at 8:05 am

      5 stars
      Oh my goodness! I am in heaven! The best strawberry pie!

      Reply
    10. Erin | Dinners,Dishes and Dessert says

      June 8, 2019 at 8:28 pm

      5 stars
      This looks absolutely delicious! Yummy! This looks totally awesome!

      Reply
    11. Chrissie Baker says

      June 8, 2019 at 12:14 pm

      5 stars
      Fresh strawberry pie is one of my favorite desserts!! Looks SO delicious! 🙂

      Reply
    12. Krista says

      June 8, 2019 at 8:24 am

      5 stars
      Looks wonderful! I’m adding this to my “must make” list!

      Reply
    13. Amanda says

      June 7, 2019 at 7:35 pm

      5 stars
      Oh man, I need this in my life pronto!

      Reply
    14. Debbie says

      May 24, 2019 at 5:38 pm

      5 stars
      This recipe is so yummy and easy! Strawberries are very cheap her in CA now so i’ll be making it again.

      Reply
    15. Greg says

      June 30, 2018 at 1:14 am

      5 stars
      This pie is great! It’s better than my favorite diner. This is a perfect pie for summer.

      Reply
    16. Lara says

      July 8, 2017 at 5:07 am

      My family would love this pie. I would make it this weekend. Thanks for sharing.

      Reply

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