fresh strawberry pie in graham cracker crust sitting on a granite counter.
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Strawberry Pie with Graham Cracker Crust

July 5, 2025 Leave a comment

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Fresh strawberry pie means that summer has arrived! I can’t wait for the first pie of the season. The fresh strawberries paired with the graham cracker crust and whipped cream are a perfect match. I usually can’t get enough and have a slice for breakfast with my coffee. 

To make this pie, you need truly ripe strawberries, preferably from your local farmer’s market where you can access different varieties that are softer and include that real strawberry flavor. There are a few different types of strawberries that we always try and find…..albion and chandlers seem to make the most delicious pies. If you can find these varieties, please know that they do not last longer than 12-24 hours; highly recommend you use the strawberries the day you purchase them. Also make sure you get an extra bunch just to snack on…. when prepping the strawberries there is at least a bunch that are eaten because they are so delicious.

This recipe is a fresh strawberry pie, the graham cracker crust (review the recipe here). is baked and cooled. Fresh cut strawberries and a homemade jam are combined, then heaped into the crust and chilled for a minimum of 6 hours. My mom and I will typically make this pie in the morning and then let it chill in the refrigerator for most of the day. It is heavenly on a warm evening with a dollop of fresh whip cream.

A slice of fresh strawberry pie with graham cracker crust, topped with fresh whipped cream on a plate sitting on a countertop.

Tips & Tricks:

  • Add the cornstarch and sugar to the mini blender to create a super smooth jam to bind the strawberry filling.
  • Make the pie in the morning so it can chill and setup during the day.

Equipment:

  • Measuring bowl/spoons
  • Large strainer
  • Multiple sized mixing bowls
  • Mini blender
  • Small saucepan
  • Pie pan

 

fresh strawberry pie in graham cracker crust sitting on a granite counter.

fresh strawberry pie in graham cracker crust sitting on a granite counter.

Fresh Strawberry Pie with Graham Cracker Crust

Fresh strawberries mixed with homemade jam in a delicious graham cracker crust! Perfect start of the summer dessert.
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Cook Time 45 minutes
Course: Dessert
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 graham cracker crust (Recipe HERE)
  • 3 baskets fresh strawberries (washed and cut)
  • 1 basket fresh strawberries (placed in a blender)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 tbsp corn starch (added to blender)
  • 1/2 lemon juice/zest (optional)

Method
 

Pie Filling
  1. Hull and cut 3 baskets of fresh strawberries, set aside in a large bowl.
  2. Utilize a mini blender to blitz one basket of fresh strawberries plus the corn starch.
  3. Pour blitzed mixture into a small saucepan, add ½ cup of sugar. Cook until thick at medium/low heat and stirring consistently; about 8-10 minutes
  4. Remove from the heat and let cool. Add ½ lemons worth of zest and fresh lemon juice, if desired. Taste jam and add additional lemon zest/juice as needed.
  5. Once the jam has cooled, combine with the fresh cut strawberries, place in the cooled graham cracker crust, and refrigerate. Chill for minimum of 4-6 hours to allow the filling to set.
Whip Cream
  1. In a small bowl, add 1 cup of heavy cream and whip with hand mixer on medium/high until just before soft peaks.
  2. Add 2 tbsp of powdered sugar and 1 tsp of vanilla.
  3. Using hand mixer on medium/high until hard peaks (do not over-mix, it will turn into butter). I like to go until hard peaks with whip cream so I can dollop onto the pie, and it doesn’t spread everywhere.