This classic Fresh Strawberry Pie is the best! It’s my mom’s simple recipe and it combines strawberries and Jello, then tops it with fluffy whipped cream. And it’s easy enough that anyone can make it!
When I was growing up, our family always eagerly awaited strawberry season because that meant we’d have lots of strawberry shortcake…. and this delicious fresh strawberry pie! We all thought Mom made the best strawberry pie and the sight of it on the dinner table always created excitement!
I know there are lots of strawberry pie recipes that are more elaborate, like this Strawberry Cream Cheese Pie, but I still think my Mom’s classic recipe for fresh strawberry pie made with Jello is the best. It’s just one of those times when simple truly is better!
And you can’t beat how easy it is to make! It seriously is pretty much fool-proof. So even if you aren’t a cook or if making pies intimidates you, this is the prefect recipe to make and boost your confidence! 🙂
Want to make your homemade strawberry pie extra yummy, give my Easy Homemade Pie Crust a try! It’s deliciously flaky and super easy to work with.
Or be a little nontraditional and use a Homemade Buttery Shortbread Crust. Doesn’t that sound so good?
RELATED RECIPE: Fresh Strawberry Yogurt Cake
Fresh Strawberry Pie Recipe
Fresh Strawberry Pie
Ingredients
- ¾ c. sugar
- 3 Tbsp. cornstarch
- 1½ c. water
- 3 oz strawberry jello
- 3 c. sliced fresh strawberries
- Cool Whip or Real Whipped Cream (link for Homemade Real Whipped Cream in Notes below)
- 10 in. baked pie crust (link for my Easy Homemade Pie Crust recipe in Notes below)
Instructions
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Combine sugar, cornstarch and water; cook over medium heat until thickened, stirring often. (I like to use a whisk for this.)
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Remove from heat and add jello; stir until dissolved.
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Allow to cool slightly, then gently mix in strawberries. (If you are in a hurry, you can skip this step- the berries just stay nicer if it’s cooled.)
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Pour into baked pie crust and refrigerate until filling is set.
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Before serving, top with Cool Whip or Real Whipped Cream.
Recipe Notes
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Hi! I just shared a similar recipe on my blog! But I made an easy pretzel crust for mine. My kids love this recipe!
Oh yum! I bet a pretzel crust would be delicious. I love mixing salty and sweet.
Oh this sounds fantastic–I never make pie this time of year I bet this would be a surprise for my family! Thanks for linking up to Friday Frenzy!
I’m anxiously awaiting strawberry season just so I can make this! Of course I might cave and buy some strawberries from the local supermarket if I get impatient. 🙂