Original Copycat Shoney’s Strawberry Pie
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Nothing screams spring and summertime quite like the big burst of sweet and tangy flavor of freshly picked strawberries. And what could be better than taking that flavor and turning it into an easy-to-make, delicious Original Copycat Shoney’s Strawberry Pie recipe?
More strawberry desserts we’re loving for the season is this Strawberry Pretzel Layered Dessert, this Best Fresh Strawberry Cobbler and this No Bake Strawberry Cream Layered Dessert!
Why Fresh Strawberry Pie is Always A Favorite!
This classic Copycat Shoney’s Strawberry Pie recipe is one of the most beloved desserts around and always a hit at family get-togethers and holiday celebrations!
With just a few simple ingredients, you can learn how to make an easy strawberry glaze for strawberry pie for any occasion. It’s a great way to enjoy fresh strawberries!
Plus, you don’t have to be a master chef to make this irresistible treat. In fact, you can put it together in no time using store-bought crust and just a few basic ingredients. Are you ready to dig in?
Ingredients You Need For Original Shoney’s Strawberry Pie Recipe
Make sure you serve a slice of the best fresh strawberry pie for an easy special treat. With this simple and delicious recipe, you can whip up a classic fresh strawberry pie with little effort, and who doesn’t love that?
- 1 baked pastry pie crust or a no-bake Oreo, graham cracker or Nilla crust – homemade or store-bought
- sugar – needed for sweetening the tart strawberry flavor.
- cornstarch – used as a thickening agent for the filling. It easily dissolves, doesn’t have an overly starchy flavor or texture and creates the perfect consistency, allowing the pie to hold its shape when slicing.
- water
- strawberry gelatin
– also used as a thickening agent giving the pie filling a red vibrant gel color. - fresh strawberries, quartered or sliced
- Whipped cream or ice cream, optional
– also used as a thickening agent giving the pie filling a red vibrant gel color. 
How to Make Strawberry Glaze for Strawberry Pie Filling
Once you’ve decided on the crust you want to use and it’s ready for filling, it’s time to make the strawberry pie filling.
- Slice fresh strawberries and place in a large bowl. Set aside.
- To make Glaze – In a small saucepan, whisk together the sugar, cornstarch and water until smooth. Bring to a boil and keep cooking and stirring until thickened, about 2 minutes. Remove pan from the heat and stir in gelatin until dissolved.
- Refrigerate strawberry jello mixture until slightly cooled, 15-20 minutes.
- Pour gelatin mixture over strawberries, then transfer into the pie shell.
- Refrigerate for 2 hours.
- Serve with homemade whipped cream, Cool Whip or ice cream for a refreshing treat!
Pie Crust Choices
For fresh strawberry pie, I love to use this easy pastry pie crust to go with the strawberry filling. It reminds me of the classic strawberry pie that grandma used to make and of course Shoney’s!
Feel free to use a refrigerated or frozen pie crust for a super easy option for this strawberry pie recipe as well. Just follow the instructions and bake accordingly.
Pro Tip: Brush your pie shell with egg white before baking. It makes the bottom crust really crisp and helps to keep the pie crust bottom from getting soggy too.
Of course, if you want other options, you can make or buy a graham cracker crust, Oreo pie crust
or shortbread pie crust
! Whatever pie crust you choose, it will be amazing!
Shortcut Pie Glaze Options
If you don’t want to make the homemade strawberry glaze, to make this super easy, just pick some already prepared at the store or order it online. Marzetti Strawberry Glaze
has sugar-free options
too!
When you’re looking for an easy dessert to throw together, this easy fresh strawberry pie recipe is a delicious and simple dessert that can add a delightful twist to any summer gathering.
It is not only sweet and flavorful but also simple to make, with simple ingredients and a prep time of 15 minutes. Serve as is or with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of ice cream.
Overall, this easy fresh strawberry pie is an easy, flavorful, and versatile dessert that can jazz up any summer party. So, don’t wait—round up the ingredients and get baking the Original Shoney’s Strawberry pie recipe! After all, a delicious, fresh strawberry pie dessert is never a bad idea.
For some favorite summer sides, you’ll love this Simple Charcuterie Board, this Amish Macaroni Salad, these Oven-Baked Baby Back Ribs, Easy Grilled Vegetables and this Classic Southern Potato Salad!
If you have any ideas for variations for the easy fresh strawberry pie, or any great topping recipes, please share your thoughts in the comments below! Enjoy and see how easy this summer pie is to make!
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Original Copycat Shoney’s Strawberry Pie
Ingredients
- 1 9 inch Pie crust, baked original recipe uses a baked pastry pie crust-homemade or store-bought frozen or refrigerated, but you could use a no-bake Oreo crust or a graham cracker crust as another option.
- ¾ cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 cup water
- 1 package 3 ounces strawberry gelatin
- 4 cups fresh strawberries quartered or sliced
- Whipped cream or ice cream optional
Instructions
- Once you’ve decided on the pie crust you want to use and it’s ready for filling, it’s time to make the strawberry pie filling.
- Slice fresh strawberries and place in a large bowl; set aside.
- In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch and water until smooth. Bring to a boil and keep cooking and stirring until thickened, about 2 minutes. Remove pan from the heat and stir in gelatin until dissolved.
- Refrigerate strawberry jello mixture until slightly cooled, 15-20 minutes.
- Pour gelatin mixture over berries then transfer into the pie shell.
- Refrigerate until set about 2 hours.
- Serve with whipped cream or ice cream for a refreshing treat!
Notes
Shortcut Pie Glaze Options
If you don't want to make the homemade strawberry glaze, to make this super easy, just pick some already prepared at the store or order it online. Marzetti Strawberry Glazehas sugar-free options too!
