Strawberry pie is a lively and delicious dessert in which fresh strawberries' general sweetness and wonderful flavour take centre stage. The pie crust is buttery and flaky yet often very crisp and perfect for supporting a luscious filling of ripe strawberries. The colourful, bright red berries become the centre of attraction in every bite. Strawberry Pie becomes an instant hit in the season of strawberries. Classic strawberry pie filling is usually made from mashed or pureed fresh strawberries mixed with sugar, lemon juice, and a thickening agent such as cornstarch or agar-agar. It produces a smooth and shiny paste that reproduces all the sweetness and freshness of fresh strawberries while giving them a slightly sweet touch that diffuses the tartness at the same time. The pie can be served chilled so that the filling would thicken up and make it look refreshing when in contact with the flaky and buttery crust. Its simplicity makes the strawberry pie so different from all the other fruit pies. Ingredients are few, but they come together in the most comforting and light dessert imaginable. Some variations of strawberry pie add a layer of whipped cream or cream cheese on top for richness, while others add a further layer of fresh strawberries for a more pronounced fruity flavour and a textured finish. A strawberry pie is the perfect dessert to take to a summer gathering or to celebrate a special occasion.

• 200 gms maida
• 500 gms fresh strawberries
• 2 tbsp strawberry jam
• 100 gms butter
• 150 gms sugar
• 1 tbsp cornflour

• Start the recipe of strawberry pie by bringing out a mixing bowl and combining 200 grams of all-purpose flour, 100 grams cold unsalted butter, and 2 tablespoons sugar.
• Rub the mixture between your fingers until it resembles sandy breadcrumbs, then knead it into a dough, adding a tablespoon of cold water if needed.
• Wrap the dough in cling film and chill for 30 minutes—it's like yoga for your pastry.
• Roll the dough out to 3 mm thickness and carefully line a 9-inch pie dish with it.
• Trim the edges neatly and poke the base with a fork to prevent puffing during baking.
• Bake the crust for 15 minutes to golden perfection, then set it aside to cool while you prep the filling.
• Wash, hull, and halve 500 grams of fresh strawberries.
• In a saucepan, combine 100 grams of sugar with 1 tablespoon of cornflour.
• Add the strawberries and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until they release their juices and the mixture thickens to a glossy, jam-like consistency—about 7 minutes.
• Pour this luscious filling into the baked crust, spreading it out evenly.
• For an extra glossy finish, melt 2 tablespoons of strawberry jam in a small pan and brush it over the pie.
• Pop the pie into the fridge for at least 2 hours to set, allowing all the flavors to meld beautifully.
• Slice it into wedges and serve it as is, or go the extra mile with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on the side.
• This recipe of strawberry pie is the perfect balance of refreshing and indulgent, destined to leave everyone swooning and asking for seconds.