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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 40 Minutes |
Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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Easy breezy confection takes 10 mins. to prepare(plus fridge time). The house will smell like a strawberry patch. This is a no-bake pie. Ingredients:
2 lbs. fresh strawberries(about 4 pints),tops removed,plus 4 strawberries,reserved |
11/4c milk |
3/4c sugar |
5tbs cornstarch |
3tbsfresh squeezed lemon juice(from 1 lemon) |
21/2c graham cracker crumbs |
10tbs unsalted butter,melted |
1c heavy cream |
1tbs confectioners sugar |
Directions:
1. Place 2lbs. strawberries in a blender and blend on high until pureed,about 10 seconds(do in 2 batches if necessary). Combine milk,sugar and cornstarch in heavy bottomed saucepan,and whisk till dissolved. Add strawberry puree and lemon juice. Cook on high heat,whisking frequently,until mixture is thick and bubbling(about 7 mins);remove from heat. Place graham cracker crumbs in a 10'x11/2 deep pie plate,drizzle with melted butter and mix until all the crumbs are moistened. With the back of a spoon,press evenly into the bottom and sides of pie plate to form a crust.. Pour strawberry filling into crust and let cool completely(about 30 mins). Cover and refrigerate overnight.. Just before serving,place heavy cream in mixing bowl and with electric mixer blend on high till stiff peaks form.. Add confectioners' sugar and blend another 10 seconds.. Using a spatula,spread the whipped cream over the filling. Slice reserved strawberries,add to the top and serve.
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