No-Crust Strawberry Pie

Ingredients and Weight:

• 2 lbs strawberries, hulled and sliced
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup cornstarch
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 1/4 cup cold water
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Preparation Time:

15 minutes

Cooking Time:

None

Difficulty Level:

2 (Easy)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. In a medium bowl, combine the strawberries, sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and water. Stir until well combined.
2. Pour the strawberry mixture into a 9-inch pie dish.
3. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream, sour cream, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
4. Spread the whipped cream mixture over the strawberry mixture.
5. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.

Nutritional Information:

Per serving (1/8 of pie):

• Calories: 300
• Fat: 15g
• Protein: 3g
• Carbohydrates: 45g
• Dietary Fiber: 4g
• Sugar: 20g

Dish Characteristics:

• Sweet and tart
• Creamy and refreshing
• No-bake, making it a perfect dessert for hot weather
• Easy to prepare

User Comments:

• "This no-crust strawberry pie is a summer staple in our house. It's so refreshing and easy to make." - Sarah J.
• "The balance of flavors in this pie is perfect. The strawberries are sweet and juicy, while the whipped cream adds a creamy and tangy touch." - Emily C.
• "I love that this pie doesn't require any baking. It's a great dessert for when you're short on time." - John B.

Special Precautions and Tips:

• For a sweeter pie, add more sugar to taste.
• If you don't have a pie dish, you can use an 8x8-inch baking dish instead.
• To make the whipped cream topping ahead of time, whip it until stiff peaks form and refrigerate for up to 2 hours. Before serving, whip it again for a few minutes to restore its volume.