Fresh Strawberry-Lime Pie
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| Serves | 8 |
| Prep time | 30 minutes |
| Meal type | Dessert |
| Occasion | Barbecue |
Fresh strawberry pie is punched up with a hint of tangy lime in this new twist on an old favorite.
Ingredients
- 1 9-inch pastry crust (baked)
- 1 quart fresh strawberries (divided)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 tablespoons corn starch
- 3/4 cups water
- 1 lime (juiced)
- 1/2 cup whipping cream
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
Note
Fresh strawberry pie is punched up with a hint of tangy lime in this new twist on an old favorite. Perfect for summer barbecues, and pretty enough for a special occasion!
Directions
| Step 1 | |
| Hull the strawberries. Slice half of the berries, and set aside. (You should have about 2 cups of sliced berries.) Place the remaining berries in the bowl of a food processor. Process until very finely chopped. (You should have about 1 cup of pureed berries.) | |
| Step 2 | |
| Arrange the sliced berries in the baked pastry shell. Set aside. | |
| Step 3 | |
| In a medium saucepan, combine the pureed berries and 1 cup granulated sugar. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring frequently. Whisk the corn starch into the water, and gradually add to the strawberry mixture. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer, stirring constantly, for about 10 minutes, or until mixture is considerably thickened. Remove from heat; stir in lime juice. Pour mixture over prepared pastry shell, spreading evenly with a spoon. Chill for at least 4 hours. | |
| Step 4 | |
| Just before serving, whip the cream, 2 teaspoons granulated sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form. Serve chilled pie with a dollop of whipped cream and additional berries or lime wedges, if desired. | |