Strawberry Cream Pie Recipe

Name: Strawberry Cream Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pastry shell (9 inches), baked; 1/2 cup slivered almonds, optional; 1/2 cup sugar; 3 tablespoons cornstarch; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 cups milk; 1 egg, lightly beaten; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon almond extract, optional; 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream; 1/2 cup crushed strawberries; 1/2 cup water; 1/4 cup sugar; 2 teaspoons cornstarch; 3 cups fresh strawberries, halved; Whipped cream, optional

Servings: persons

1 pastry shell (9 inches), baked
1/2 cup slivered almonds, optional
1/2 cup sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups milk
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract, optional
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup crushed strawberries
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons cornstarch
3 cups fresh strawberries, halved
Whipped cream, optional

1
Cover bottom of pie shell with nuts if desired; set aside. In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch, flour and salt; gradually stir in milk. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat; cook and stir 2 minutes more. Remove from the heat and stir a small amount into egg; return all to the saucepan. Cook and stir until almost bubbly. Reduce heat; cook and stir 1-2 minutes more (do not boil). Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla and almond extract if desired. Cool to room temperature. Whip cream; fold into filling. Pour into pie shell. Chill for at least 2 hours.
2
About 2 hours before serving, prepare glaze. Combine crushed strawberries and water in a large saucepan; cook for 2 minutes. Combine sugar and cornstarch; gradually stir into the berries. Cook until thick and clear, stirring constantly. Strain. Cool for 20 minutes.
3
Meanwhile, arrange berry halves over filling; pour glaze evenly over berries. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Garnish with whipped cream if desired.

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

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pastry shell (9 inches), baked, 1/2 cup slivered almonds, optional, 1/2 cup sugar, 3 tablespoons cornstarch, and more.

Yes, Strawberry Cream Pie 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.

Strawberry Cream Pie

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