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No Bake No Bake Strawberry Pie

No bake strawberry pie with fresh berries and whipped cream on graham crust.
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This pie captures the peak of strawberry season in an effortless, no-bake dessert. It features a sweet strawberry filling with fresh berry texture and a crunchy graham cracker crust, all topped with homemade whipped cream. Perfect for keeping the kitchen cool on a warm day.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs (about 12 full sheets)
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 quart (about 1 1/2 pounds) fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • A few drops red food coloring (optional)
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream, cold
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Make the crust by combining graham cracker crumbs, 1/3 cup sugar, and salt. Stir in melted butter until mixture resembles wet sand.
  2. Press crumb mixture firmly into bottom and sides of a 9-inch pie plate. Chill in refrigerator.
  3. For the filling, whisk together 3/4 cup sugar and cornstarch in a medium saucepan. Whisk in water and lemon juice until smooth.
  4. Add half of the sliced strawberries to saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and comes to a low boil (5-7 minutes). Remove from heat.
  5. Stir 1 teaspoon vanilla and optional food coloring into hot filling.
  6. Fold remaining fresh strawberry slices into the cooked filling. Pour mixture into chilled crust, spreading evenly.
  7. Cover pie loosely with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight, until completely set.
  8. Before serving, make whipped cream topping. In a chilled bowl, beat cold heavy cream, powdered sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla until stiff peaks form.
  9. Spread or pipe whipped cream over chilled pie. Slice and serve immediately.

Notes

Ensure the filling boils to activate the cornstarch. Do not skip the full chill time for proper setting. For best texture, add half the berries fresh after cooking. Whipped cream is best added just before serving.

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