Description
This Easy Strawberry Slab Pie is a refreshing and delightful dessert featuring a crisp baked pie crust topped with fresh strawberries and a sweet, tangy lemon-lime soda strawberry Jello mixture. Perfect for warm weather gatherings, this no-fuss pie requires minimal baking and sets beautifully in the refrigerator for a vibrant, fruity treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 1 package refrigerated pie crust
Filling
- 32 oz fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 2 1/2 cups lemon-lime soda
- 6 oz strawberry Jello
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the pie crust.
- Prepare Crust: Roll out the refrigerated pie crust to fit a 9×13-inch baking dish. Press the crust evenly into the dish, trimming any excess dough from the edges.
- Bake Crust: Prick the pie crust all over with a fork to prevent bubbling while baking. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes until the crust is golden brown. Remove and allow to cool completely.
- Make Jello Mixture: In a saucepan, heat the lemon-lime soda until it just reaches boiling. Remove from heat and stir in the strawberry Jello powder until it is fully dissolved. Let this mixture cool slightly to avoid melting the strawberries.
- Arrange Strawberries: Spread the sliced strawberries evenly over the cooled baked pie crust in the baking dish.
- Pour Jello Over Strawberries: Carefully pour the slightly cooled Jello mixture over the strawberries, ensuring an even distribution.
- Chill to Set: Refrigerate the assembled pie for at least 4 hours, or until the Jello has fully set and the pie is firm.
- Serve: Once set, slice the slab pie into squares and serve chilled for a refreshing dessert.
Notes
- Make sure the pie crust is completely cooled before adding the strawberries and Jello to prevent melting.
- Use freshly sliced strawberries for the best flavor and texture.
- For a firmer set, refrigerate the pie longer than 4 hours if time allows.
- To avoid soggy crust, ensure the crust has baked to a golden crisp and cooled adequately prior to adding the filling.
- You can substitute lemon-lime soda with a clear carbonated lemon soda if preferred.
