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The BEST Strawberry Pie Recipe

This fresh strawberry pie is the perfect gateway to summer! With a creamy base and and orange glaze, it really is the best strawberry pie recipe!
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 465kcal
Author: Karrie

Ingredients

Shortbread Crust

  • 1 1/2 cups flour
  • 3/4 cup of butter cubed and chilled
  • 3 Tbs powdered sugar

Cream Cheese Filling

  • 1 8 oz package of cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup of sour cream
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 2 tsp orange zest

Orange Glaze

  • 1/2 cup of fresh orange juice chilled
  • 1 Tbs powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp cornstarch
  • 3 cups of sliced strawberries

Instructions

Shortbread Crust

  • Combine flour, butter and powdered sugar to food processor and pulse just until no butter lumps remain, your mixture should resemble coarse cornflour and stick together easily when pressed between your fingers.
  • Combine mixture into a ball and refrigerate for 30 min.
  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Press crust into a 9 inch pie plate and bake for 9-11 minutes.
  • Let cool.

Cream Cheese Filling

  • Add cream cheese, sour cream, sugar, vanilla and orange zest to a mixer and beat for 1-2 minutes. Spread on top of crust and place in the fridge.
  • Slice strawberries and layer them on top of the filling and return to the fridge.

Orange Glaze

  • Squeeze one orange into a small saucepan to get about half a cup of fresh orange juice. Make sure juice is COLD.
  • Add cornstarch and powdered sugar and whisk until no lumps remain.
  • Slowly heat stirring constantly, remove from heat once it has boiled for 30 seconds.
  • Let glaze cool to room temperature.
  • Drizzle or brush glaze over strawberries.
  • Cover and place in the fridge for 1-2 hours or overnight.

Notes

Serve cold with freshly made whipped cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Pie | Calories: 465kcal | Carbohydrates: 36.4g | Protein: 6.1g | Fat: 33.6g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Cholesterol: 90mg | Sodium: 223mg | Potassium: 221mg | Fiber: 1.8g | Sugar: 14.4g | Vitamin A: 1100IU | Vitamin C: 62.7mg | Calcium: 70mg | Iron: 1.8mg