No-Bake Fresh Strawberry Pie with Homemade Gelatin Glaze
Strawberry season in Quebec is short but glorious — and when those juicy red berries are at their peak, there’s no better way to enjoy them than in this classic no-bake fresh strawberry pie. The filling is made entirely of uncooked strawberries, tossed in a simple, homemade strawberry glaze that holds it all together in the most delicious way.
This pie has become a summer ritual in our family. I first discovered a version of it at a roadside diner, where I bit into a slice of pie piled high with fresh berries, glistening under a sweet strawberry glaze. No canned filling, no baking the fruit — just fresh-picked flavor at its best. This is my take on that unforgettable pie, perfected over many summers.
🍓 Why You Need to Make This Recipe at Least Once a Year
It’s pure strawberry celebration. This pie showcases strawberries in their most natural, fresh form — no baking needed.
It looks stunning and tastes even better. It’s an impressive dessert with minimal effort, ideal for summer gatherings, BBQs, birthdays, and patio dinners.
Totally adaptable. Use a homemade buttery pie crust (pâte brisée) or go simple with a graham cracker base — both work beautifully.
Light, fresh, and irresistibly fruity. The contrast of textures — crisp crust, juicy berries, silky glaze — makes every bite magical.Yields:
Ingredients (Yields 2 pies)
2 baked single pie shells (your choice of classic pastry or graham cracker crust)
8 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
2 cups pureed strawberries (use a blender or food processor)
1 packet unflavored gelatin (such as Knorr)
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1½ cups granulated sugar
1 teaspoon salt
👩🍳 Instructions
Make the glaze:
In a medium saucepan, whisk together the sugar, gelatin, cornstarch, and salt. Stir in the pureed strawberries. Cook over medium heat until the mixture begins to bubble. Let it simmer for 2 minutes, stirring constantly to prevent sticking. Remove from heat and allow to cool to room temperature.Prepare the strawberries:
While the glaze is cooling, hull and slice the fresh strawberries. Try to keep the pieces roughly the same size for even distribution in the pie.Assemble the pies:
Pour the cooled strawberry glaze over the sliced berries and toss gently to coat. Divide the mixture evenly between the two baked pie shells.Chill and serve:
Refrigerate the pies for at least 1 hour to allow the glaze to set. Serve chilled, topped with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
💡 Tip
This pie is best enjoyed the day it’s made but will keep well in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Add a sprig of fresh mint or a few whole strawberries on top for a simple finishing touch.
No-Bake Fresh Strawberry Pie with Homemade Gelatin Glaze
Strawberry season in Quebec is short but glorious — and when those juicy red berries are at their peak, there’s no better way to enjoy them than in this classic no-bake fresh strawberry pie. The filling is made entirely of uncooked strawberries, tossed in a simple, homemade strawberry glaze that holds it all together in the most delicious way.
Ingredients
- 2 baked single pie shells (your choice of classic pastry or graham cracker crust)
- 8 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 2 cups pureed strawberries (use a blender or food processor)
- 1 packet unflavored gelatin (such as Knorr)
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Make the glaze:
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together the sugar, gelatin, cornstarch, and salt. Stir in the pureed strawberries. Cook over medium heat until the mixture begins to bubble. Let it simmer for 2 minutes, stirring constantly to prevent sticking. Remove from heat and allow to cool to room temperature.
- Prepare the strawberries:
- While the glaze is cooling, hull and slice the fresh strawberries. Try to keep the pieces roughly the same size for even distribution in the pie.
- Assemble the pies:
- Pour the cooled strawberry glaze over the sliced berries and toss gently to coat. Divide the mixture evenly between the two baked pie shells.
- Chill and serve:
- Refrigerate the pies for at least 1 hour to allow the glaze to set. Serve chilled, topped with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
Notes
💡 Tip
This pie is best enjoyed the day it’s made but will keep well in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Add a sprig of fresh mint or a few whole strawberries on top for a simple finishing touch.
