Strawberry Jello Pie
This retro-style strawberry jello pie is a nostalgic, refreshingly light and easy dessert bursting with fresh berry flavor.
Servings 8 people
Calories 336kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup white granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 cup lemon-lime flavored soda such as 7-Up or Sprite
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 (3 ounce box) strawberry flavored gelatin
- 1.5 pints fresh strawberries wash, hulled and sliced (about 2.5-3 cups)
- 1 pie crust for a 9-inch pie plate
- Whipped cream optional
Instructions
- Combine the sugar, cornstarch, lemon-lime soda and salt in a medium saucepan. Heat over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the mixture starts to thicken, about 10 minutes.
- Remove the pan from the heat. Add the gelatin and stir until the gelatin is completely dissolved.
- Add the sliced strawberries. Pour the mixture into the prebaked pie crust.
- Chill the pie in the refrigerator until set, four hours minimum but eight hours is best.
- Serve with whipped cream if desired.
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Notes
Jello strawberry pie should be covered with foil or plastic wrap and stored in the refrigerator. The pie will last for three days in the refrigerator. This pie does not freeze well.
Nutrition
Serving: 1slice | Calories: 336kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 3.7g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 7.4g | Cholesterol: 32mg | Sodium: 198mg | Potassium: 228mg | Fiber: 2.8g | Sugar: 32g