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Strawberry Pop-Tart Pie

A delicious frosted strawberry pie and no toaster required!

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I scrolled past a recipe for a strawberry pie and it hit me like a ton of bricks. Pop-Tart pie! Inspired by the childhood toaster pastry frosted strawberry pie tastes soo good. It’s so satisfying to frost a fresh pie with royal icing and design it with sprinkles. My inner food stylist comes out! This pie has everything from the tart strawberry filling to the buttery gold crust!

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I made my own pie crust for this because I just love developing a new pie and can’t help myself. Use store-bought crusts or frozen strawberries if you are really in a pinch.

Making a pie is just one of those things I like to take the time for. You know, develop a buttery homemade crust to feel like a perfect little baker.

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Use fresh or use frozen strawberries, but find small ones because you’re keeping these whole. You are going to par cook the strawberries in water which will reduce their size before their bake and it makes this piece much easier to eat than a cherry or blueberry pie. A nice little strawberry with every bite.

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This pie tastes great on it’s own or like everyone’s favorite with a little dollop of vanilla ice cream. It makes for a perfect morning treat or an after dinner dessert. Savor this delicious frosted treat. Don’t forget that anyone anywhere on this planet would love to have a slice of this pie right now. It’s very tasty.

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Try making one and freezing one of these pies. It’s a great way to preserve seasonal fruit and keep a ready-to-bake dessert stored in your fridge at the ready!!

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Yield(s): Serves 6 - 8

20m prep time

45m cook time

2h inactive

Allergens: Eggs, Gluten, Milk

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For pie:
  • 2 - 9" store-bought or homemade pie crusts
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 2 lbs. fresh strawberries, hulled
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2/3 cup cornstarch
  • 1/2 lemon juiced and zested
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • A pinch of salt
For glaze:
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons half and half
  • Rainbow nonpareil sprinkles
Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 375° F and grease a 9” pie plate.
  2. Mix the water, strawberries, sugar, lemon juice, zest, salt, and vanilla extract in a pot over medium-low heat until the strawberries soften. Around 4 - 5 minutes. Add cornstarch and continue cooking for 1 - 2 minutes or until the mixture gels together. Remove from heat.
  3. Prepare the pie plate with a bottom crust and pour the warm strawberry filling inside. Place another crust on top of the strawberries, cut the edges and crimp the edges together. Make slits around the center of the pie to vent.
  4. Bake for 35 - 45 minutes or until the crust is golden brown.
  5. Whisk together the glaze until a thick but still drizzle-able paste forms. Drizzle the pie with royal icing after the pie has cooled completely, then sprinkle with sprinkles and let the icing set.
  6. Slice and serve!

Recipe adapted from Parnell The Chef