Fluffy Strawberry Pie

Health score
2%
Fluffy Strawberry Pie
325 min.
8
392kcal

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Indulge in the delightful taste of summer with our Fluffy Strawberry Pie, a dessert that promises to be the star of any gathering. This luscious pie combines the vibrant flavors of fresh strawberries with a zesty lime twist, creating a refreshing treat that is perfect for warm days or special occasions. With a light and airy filling, this pie is not only visually stunning but also a feast for the taste buds.

The process begins with a flaky, homemade crust that serves as the perfect base for the fluffy strawberry filling. The crust is easy to make and can be prepared ahead of time, allowing you to focus on the star of the show—the filling. Made with strawberry-flavored gelatin, whipped cream, and crushed strawberries, this filling is whipped to perfection, resulting in a light and creamy texture that melts in your mouth.

Whether you're hosting a summer barbecue, celebrating a birthday, or simply treating yourself, this Fluffy Strawberry Pie is sure to impress. Serve it chilled, topped with a dollop of whipped cream and fresh strawberry halves for an extra touch of elegance. With its vibrant colors and irresistible flavor, this pie is not just a dessert; it's a celebration of the season's best fruits. Get ready to wow your friends and family with this delightful treat!

Ingredients

  • cup flour all-purpose
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.3 cup shortening 
  • tablespoons water cold
  • 0.8 cup water boiling
  • package strawberry gelatin (4-serving size)
  • teaspoon lime zest grated
  • 0.5 cup juice of lime (4 limes)
  • 1.5 cups whipping cream 
  • 0.8 cup powdered sugar 
  • cups strawberries crushed
  • serving whipped cream 
  • halves strawberries 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • wire rack
  • blender
  • plastic wrap
  • hand mixer
  • rolling pin

Directions

  1. In medium bowl, mix flour and salt.
  2. Cut in shortening, using pastry blender (or pulling 2 table knives through ingredients in opposite directions), until particles are size of small peas.
  3. Sprinkle with cold water, 1 tablespoon at a time, tossing with fork until all flour is moistened and pastry almost leaves side of bowl (1 to 2 teaspoons more water can be added if necessary).
  4. Gather pastry into a ball. Shape into flattened round on lightly floured surface. Wrap in plastic wrap; refrigerate about 45 minutes or until dough is firm and cold, yet pliable. This allows the shortening to become slightly firm, which helps make the baked pastry more flaky. If refrigerated longer, let pastry soften slightly before rolling.
  5. Heat oven to 475°F. With floured rolling pin, roll pastry into round 2 inches larger than upside-down 9-inch glass pie plate. Fold pastry into fourths; place in pie plate. Unfold and ease into plate, pressing firmly against bottom and side. Trim overhanging edge of pastry 1 inch from rim of pie plate. Fold and roll pastry under, even with plate; flute as desired. Prick bottom and side of pastry thoroughly with fork.
  6. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until light brown; cool on cooling rack.
  7. In large bowl, pour boiling water over gelatin; stir until gelatin is dissolved. Stir in lime peel and lime juice. Refrigerate about 1 hour or until very thick but not set.
  8. Beat gelatin mixture with electric mixer on high speed about 4 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally, until thick and fluffy; set aside. In chilled large bowl, beat whipping cream and powdered sugar on high speed until stiff. Gently stir whipped cream and crushed strawberries into gelatin mixture.
  9. Pour into crust. Refrigerate about 3 hours or until set.
  10. Garnish with whipped cream and strawberry halves. Store in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts

Calories392kcal
Protein4.15%
Fat56.36%
Carbs39.49%

Properties

Glycemic Index
30.25
Glycemic Load
9.93
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
8.2143478600875%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.92mg
Petunidin
0.06mg
Delphinidin
0.17mg
Malvidin
0.01mg
Pelargonidin
13.67mg
Peonidin
0.03mg
Catechin
1.71mg
Epigallocatechin
0.43mg
Epicatechin
0.23mg
Epicatechin 3-gallate
0.08mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.06mg
Eriodictyol
0.33mg
Hesperetin
1.46mg
Naringenin
0.21mg
Kaempferol
0.28mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
0.69mg
Gallocatechin
0.02mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:391.74kcal
19.59%
Fat:25.15g
38.69%
Saturated Fat:12.54g
78.35%
Carbohydrates:39.65g
13.22%
Net Carbohydrates:38.06g
13.84%
Sugar:24.5g
27.22%
Cholesterol:51mg
17%
Sodium:210mg
9.13%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:4.17g
8.34%
Vitamin C:37.22mg
45.11%
Manganese:0.32mg
16.2%
Vitamin A:675.41IU
13.51%
Folate:45.45µg
11.36%
Selenium:7.66µg
10.95%
Vitamin B2:0.18mg
10.73%
Vitamin B1:0.15mg
10.06%
Vitamin E:1.14mg
7.61%
Phosphorus:73.77mg
7.38%
Vitamin K:7.34µg
6.99%
Fiber:1.59g
6.36%
Vitamin B3:1.19mg
5.93%
Iron:1.04mg
5.77%
Vitamin D:0.72µg
4.78%
Potassium:163.32mg
4.67%
Calcium:44.94mg
4.49%
Magnesium:15.49mg
3.87%
Copper:0.08mg
3.79%
Vitamin B5:0.33mg
3.32%
Vitamin B6:0.05mg
2.73%
Zinc:0.31mg
2.09%
Vitamin B12:0.07µg
1.23%