"Real" Strawberry Pie With French Cream Topping!

Name: "Real" Strawberry Pie With French Cream Topping!
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Filling; 2 lbs frozen strawberries; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 tablespoons water; 1 tablespoon unflavored gelatin; 1 cup sugar; 1 pinch salt; 1 lb fresh strawberries, sliced thin; 1 (9 inch) baked pie shells; French Cream Topping; 4 ounces cream cheese, softened; 3 tablespoons sugar; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 cup heavy cream

Servings: persons

Filling
2 lbs frozen strawberries
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon unflavored gelatin
1 cup sugar
1 pinch salt
1 lb fresh strawberries, sliced thin
1 (9 inch) baked pie shells
French Cream Topping
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
3 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup heavy cream

1
Cook frozen berries in large saucepan over med-low heat until berries release juice.Increrase heat to med-high and stirring often cook until you get a jam like consistency.(about 25 minutes.) Now measure and see if you have 2 cups! It needs to reduce to exactly 2 cups.(This is very important. It you have more after that time return it to the pan and cook some more.)
2
While this is cooking combine Gelatin, water and lemon juice and let stand until softened and thickened. (5 minutes).
3
Add the gelatin mixture, sugar, pinch of salt to the berry mixture and simmer for a few more minutes.
4
Transfer to a bowl and let cool about 30 minutes to room temp.fold in the sliced, fresh berries and place all in your baked pie shell. Refrigerate about 4 hours and up to 24 hours.
5
For the topping whip the cream cheese, sugar and vanilla with electric mixer until smooth.With mixer running. Add the whipping/heavy cream and beat until stiff peaks form.
6
Serve pie with this delicious topping.
7
For a Lower calorie Topping. Use reduced fat cream cheese and fold in Cool-Whip Light or Free.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Filling, 2 lbs frozen strawberries, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 2 tablespoons water, and more.

Yes, "Real" Strawberry Pie With French Cream Topping! falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!