A bright and creamy strawberry pie topped with whipped cream, ideal for summer meals and special occasions.
Ingredients
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1 pre-baked 9-inch pie crust; 4 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and halved; 3/4 cup granulated sugar; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 1/4 cup water; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 cup heavy cream; 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
Instructions
1. Bake pie crust as directed; cool fully. 2. Combine sugar, cornstarch, and water in a saucepan; cook until thickened, then stir in lemon juice. 3. Fold in strawberries and layer over crust. 4. Whip cream with sugar and vanilla to stiff peaks. 5. Spread or pipe over pie. 6. Chill for 1 hour. 7. Slice with a hot, sharp knife.