Elegant Light Strawberry Pie Recipe

Name: Elegant Light Strawberry Pie
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 220 min
Total time: 250 min
Yield: Serves 1 or more
Ingredients: 1 (9 inch) pie crust; instant vanilla pudding (not used in recipe); 1 (3 ounce) package strawberry gelatin; 1 (8 ounce) package fat-free cream cheese, softened; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 3/4 cup water; 1 cup skim milk; 1/2 cup sugar; 4 cups fresh strawberries, sliced or halved; pinch salt; 1 teaspoon lemon juice; 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1 cup heavy cream; 1 tablespoon powdered sugar; fresh mint leaves, for garnish (optional)

Celebrate the peak of strawberry season with this stunning, light dessert! Perfect as a romantic Valentine's Day treat or a beautiful ending to any dinner. This recipe offers two options: a classic pie or individual strawberry parfaits – both fat-free if you omit the crust. Get ready to impress with vibrant color and fresh strawberry flavor! Prep time includes chilling.

Prep Time 30 mins

Cook Time 220 mins

Calories 242.3 kcal

Protein 14g

Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Elegant Light Strawberry Pie

1 (9 inch) pie crust
instant vanilla pudding (not used in recipe)
1 (3 ounce) package strawberry gelatin
1 (8 ounce) package fat-free cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons cornstarch
3/4 cup water
1 cup skim milk
1/2 cup sugar
4 cups fresh strawberries, sliced or halved
pinch salt
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon powdered sugar
fresh mint leaves, for garnish (optional)

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How to Make Elegant Light Strawberry Pie

If making the pie crust, prepare your favorite recipe (or use store-bought). Blind bake the crust according to package instructions if using pre-made. If making parfaits, skip to step 4.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the sugar, cornstarch, and salt.
In a separate bowl, gently mash about 1 cup of strawberries. Add the mashed strawberries to the sugar mixture, along with the remaining whole strawberries, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Stir until combined.
Pour the strawberry mixture into the prepared pie crust (or divide it among individual parfait glasses).
Chill the pie or parfaits in the refrigerator for at least 2-3 hours, or until the filling has set.
Before serving, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold in the powdered sugar and vanilla extract.
Top the chilled pie or parfaits with the whipped cream and garnish with fresh strawberries, mint leaves, or a sprinkle of powdered sugar.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

17 g

Sugar

76g

Fat

11g

Carbs

11g

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