Valentine’s Day Strawberry Pie Recipe
Celebrate with this Easy No-Bake Strawberry Pie, the perfect 5-ingredient Valentine’s dessert. It’s a simple, elegant treat that requires no oven and comes together in minutes. For more festive ideas, try this Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies Recipe or a classic Strawberry Cake with Strawberry Frosting Recipe.
Valentine’s Day Strawberry Pie
Ingredients
- 1 cup freeze-dried strawberries
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more as needed for dusting
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 sticks cold unsalted butter, cut into ½ inch-cubes
- 1/4 cup ice water, plus more as needed
- 6 cups fresh strawberries, halved
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
- 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup cornstarch
- 1 large egg
- 1 tbsp water
- pink food coloring gel
Instructions
- In a food processor, pulse the strawberries and granulated sugar to a fine powder. Add the flour and salt, and continue to process until well combined.
- Add the butter and pulse until the mixture resembles small peas.
- Add the ice water (leave the ice cubes behind). Mix by hand until the mixture uniformly comes together but isn’t sticky or tacky. If necessary, add more water 1 tablespoon at a time.
- Divide the pie dough in half and form each half into a 1-inch-thick disk. Wrap each disk tightly in plastic wrap and chill for at least 30 minutes or up to overnight.
- In a large bowl, mix together the strawberries, lemon juice, vanilla and salt.
- In another small bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar and cornstarch. Add the mixture to the strawberries and toss well to combine.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out one disk of the dough to ¼ inch thick. Transfer to a 9-inch pie plate and trim the excess crust around the edge with scissors.
- Pour the filling into the pie crust, then transfer to the refrigerator while you work on the lattice.
- Roll out the second disk of dough to ¼ inch thick. With a heart shape cookie cutter create your Valentine's Day design.
- Chill the pie for 20 minutes while you preheat the oven to 425°F.
- In a small bowl, make an egg wash by whisking together the egg white and 1 tablespoon water.
- When the oven is preheated, brush the surface of the pie with the egg wash. Bake until the crust begins to brown slightly and the filling is bubbly, 40 to 45 minutes.
- How To Paint Pie Crust 2 Ways:
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I make this Valentine’s Day Strawberry Pie ahead of time?
Yes, you can assemble this Valentine’s Day Strawberry Pie a day in advance. For the best texture, add the fresh strawberry topping on the day you plan to serve it. Keep the finished pie refrigerated until ready to enjoy.
What can I use if I don’t have a food processor for the crust?
You can make the crust by hand using a pastry cutter or two forks to blend the butter into the dry ingredients. The key is to work quickly to keep the butter cold, ensuring a flaky crust for your Valentine’s Day Strawberry Pie.
How do I get the vibrant pink color for the ‘Paint Me Pink’ version?
The signature pink color in the Valentine’s Day Strawberry Pie – Paint Me Pink comes from blending a portion of the fresh strawberries into the filling. Using ripe, red strawberries is essential for achieving that beautiful, natural hue without artificial food coloring.
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