Why don t you blind bake apple pie?

I do not usually par-bake my fruit pie crusts - this is because with a fresh fruit filling (or even with a cooked fruit filling such as my apple pie or my blueberry crostata), the pie has long enough in the oven that it gives the crust enough time to crisp up properly, removing the need for blind baking .

How many calories in a small slice of strawberry pie?

Other common serving sizes Serving Size Calories 100 g 230 1 piece (1/8 9" dia) 386 Aug 21, 2007

Can you use pennies to blind bake?

You're all ready to blind-bake a pie crust when you realize you don't have any pie weights. The simple save: Line the crust with foil, top with 25 pennies and bake . The weight from the pennies will prevent the dough from bubbling while the metal in the coins conducts heat for a perfect crust.

How do I keep the bottom crust of a fruit pie from getting soggy?

Crust dust is a 1:1 mixture of flour and granulated sugar. When baking a pie, especially a fruit pie, a couple of teaspoons of crust dust sprinkled into the bottom of the crust will help prevent the crust from becoming saturated with juicy filling as it bakes.

Does pie have less calories than cake?

The truth: chocolate cake is healthier than apple pie ! The results: 751 calories (1 apple pie + 1 Chocolate cake ) instead of 340.

How much sugar is in a fresh strawberry pie?

Nutrition Facts (per serving) Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 8 Total Sugars 35g Protein 3g 6% Vitamin C 45mg 50% 11 more rows

Is an apple pie high in calories?

Nutrition Facts A modest slice of apple pie has more than 400 calories and about 20 grams of fat (five of those come from the less-healthy saturated fats). Add some ice cream or whipped cream, and you're looking at well over 500 calories, which knocks out 25% of the average 2,000-calorie diet.

Should I Prebake my pie crust for apple pie?

You also pre-bake a pie crust for no-bake FRESH fruit filled pies. (Think fresh strawberry pie lathered in sticky glaze.) You do not need to pre-bake a pie crust for an apple pie or any baked fruit pie really, but we do freeze the dough to help it stay put.

What happens if you don't blind bake pie crust?

If you don't blind bake with weights, or poke holes into the bottom of the crust, the bottom of the crust can puff up.

Should you always blind bake a pie?

There are two times when blind baking is necessary: When we're making a custard pie or when the pie filling is unbaked . With a custard pie, like a pumpkin pie, the moisture in the filling can make the crust soggy before it has time to actually bake.

Should you blind bake the bottom crust of a fruit pie?

If you don't blind bake the crust, the liquid from the filling will prevent the pastry from becoming flaky and crisp. You'll be left with a pie that has a soggy bottom. (It tastes just as bad as it sounds).

No-Bake Strawberry Jello Pie (Easy Recipe!) (2024)

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Delicious strawberry Jello pie is easy to make with Strawberry Jello, Cool Whip, fresh strawberries, and a ready-made graham cracker crust. The no-bake pink strawberry pie is a cool and refreshing summer dessert and is sure to be the star of any family gathering.

I love to spend time in the kitchen baking up a storm during the fall and winter months. But not so much on hot summer days. The last thing I want to do on a scorcher is turn on my oven. No, thank you.

Thankfully, I have a few awesome no-bake dessert recipes with simple ingredients that are my go-tos on hot days like these.

Like my pistachio pudding icebox cake (hubby’s fave), blueberry delight, lemon icebox cake, lemon lush, and this light and fluffy no-bake strawberry pie with jello.

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The best part is, this quick jello pie is super simple to make. If you can make gelatin from a box, you can make this easy fresh strawberry pie.

The easy recipe only requires 4 ingredients — plus some water and ice!

Honestly, the toughest part is waiting for the Jello to set.

I like to prepare the no-bake pie in the evening; so that it has plenty of time to set up overnight while we sleep. That way I am not watching the clock and counting down the minutes until I can enjoy it.

Likewise, if I am making no-bake Jello pie for a summer party or barbecue, I make sure to prepare it the night before so that I know it will be good to go on the day of the event. Although it can set in as little as 3 hours, sometimes it can take as many as 6. What gives? Make up your mind, pie!

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Ingredients

This section includes ingredient notes and substitution options. Get all measurements, ingredients, and instructions in the printable recipe card at the end of this post.

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Graham Cracker Crust– Using a premade 9″ or 10″ pie shell makes this strawberry jello pie recipe easy peasy. However, feel free to make your own graham cracker crumb crust or homemade pie crust if you prefer. You could also use two smaller 6″ pie crusts.
Cool Whip– Be sure to thaw your frozen whipped topping in the fridge overnight before beginning.
Strawberry Jello– Use regular as the sugar free jello has been known to not set up properly in this easy pie recipe.
Fresh Strawberries– Chopped into bite-sized chunks. For best results use fresh in-season strawberries.

How to Make a Strawberry Pie with Jello

This section shows you how to make the recipe with step-by-step photos and instructions. For the full printable recipe, see the recipe card below.

Step 1: Dissolve jello mix in boiling water, stir in ice water to cool it down then let it sit for 10 minutes to thicken.

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Step 2: Mix the whipped topping into the gelatin mixture then fold in diced strawberries.

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Step 3: Transfer the jello filling to the prepared pie shell. Cover and chill for at least 3 hours, or until set.

Storage

Leftover strawberry jell-o pie can be refrigerated for up to three days.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much ice should be in the ice water?

Aim for about half water and half ice. I like to pour ½ cup of cold water into a measuring cup and add ice cubes until the water fills up to the one-cup mark.

Can I make the pie ahead of time?

Absolutely! You can make this delicious pie up to 24 hours before your party and chill it until serving. However, I would recommend waiting until just before serving to garnish each slice.

Can you freeze strawberry pie made with jello?

I do not recommend freezing jello pie because I have found that jello desserts do not freeze well.

Why do I have extra pie filling?

This easy recipe will give you a little bit more filling than needed to fill your pie crust. Luckily extra filling is better than not enough filling, right? Simply can pour any extra filling into a bowl and let it set up in the fridge then enjoy it with a spoon. Yum!

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I hope that you enjoy this quick and easy no-bake jello strawberry pie. Not only is it perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth in the summer without having to turn on the oven, but the beautiful pink pie makes a delicious, easy dessert any time of year.

More Strawberry Dessert Recipes

Have leftover strawberries after making your jello no-bake strawberry pie? Use them to make one of these tasty strawberry desserts.

Strawberry shortcake trifles
Old-fashioned strawberry pretzel salad
Strawberry jello poke cake
Strawberry muffins
Strawberry yogurt pound cake

Recipe

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Strawberry Jello Pie

Author: Jaclyn

Prep: 20 minutes mins

Set Time 3 hours hrs

Total: 4 hours hrs 30 minutes mins

No-bake strawberry Jello pie is easy to make using Cool Whip, graham cracker crust, fresh berries, and Strawberry gelatin.

Ingredients

▢ 1 package 3 ounce strawberry Jello
▢ ⅔ cup boiling water
▢ 1 cup ice water
▢ 1 package 8 oz whipped topping (Cool Whip), thawed
▢ 2 cups strawberries diced
▢ 1 premade graham cracker crust 10 in.
▢ additional whipped topping and strawberries for topping if desired

Instructions

Add jello mix and boiling water to a large bowl. Whisk together for 2 minutes or until dissolved.
Add ice water; stirring well until all ice has melted. Allow the mixture to sit at room temperature for 10 minutes to allow the gelatin to thicken.
Whisk in whipped topping. Fold in 1 ½ cup of the diced strawberries.
Spoon filling into graham cracker pie crust. Sprinkle with remaining diced strawberries.
Refrigerate for at least 3 hours, or until set (I like to let it chill overnight).
Slice and serve. Top slices with whipped topping and/or additional strawberries, if desired.

Notes

For the ice water: put the ½ cup of cold water into a measuring cup and put ice cubes into it until the water fills up to the one cup mark.

You can use one 9- or 10-inch crust or two 6-inch crusts.

Cover leftover pie with plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Total Sugars 35g
Protein 3g	6%
Vitamin C 45mg	50%