This is my very very favorite dessert EVER! It is SO SO yummy! It's also WAY easier than it looks. The first time it only took me about half an hour. I made this with a vanilla wafer crust, but it calls for a regular pie crust. Either will taste delicious, it really depends on the balance of flavors you want:
Makes 1 (9-inch) pie
Ingredients:
1 lb fresh strawberries, sliced (you could even use a little less, a whole pound is a lot)
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup water
2 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cupstrawberry jello
Red food coloring (optional)
1 (9-inch) piecrust, homemade, or store-bought, baked as directed (you can also use graham crackers or vanilla wafers to make a crust if you want, either will taste good with this pie)
Whipped topping or fresh whipped cream
1. In a medium bowl, toss the strawberries with the powdered sugar. Let sit for a few minutes, then pour off the juice.
2. While the strawberries are sitting, place the granulated sugar, water, cornstarch, and salt in the saucepan; cook, stirring until it is clear and thick (she says about 3 minutes, and she doesn't mention the heat, I would say medium high, and it's ok if it boils). 1/4 cup of the Jell-O powder, and a few drops of red food coloring (I left that out). Stir well and let cool.
3. Place the strawberries in the piecrust and pour the Jell-O mixture over the strawberries.
4. Top with whipped topping and chill to set before serving (I added the whipped topping before serving.)
There's a strawberry stand across the street from my house I've been meaning to try, this looks like the perfect recipe to put those strawberries to good use :). P.S. I miss you! If Joey can't make it, maybe you could come over when you have a day off and we'll have a girls day.
ReplyDeletePut that smartphone to good use girl, and take and post a picture of this delicious sounding pie! :)
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