How to Make Strawberry Satin Pie - A Step-by-Step Guide

Indulge in the sweetness of summer with a delightful and decadent Strawberry Satin Pie. This luscious dessert is the perfect way to showcase the fresh and juicy strawberries that are in abundance during the warmer months. With a silky smooth filling, a flaky pie crust, and a colorful array of strawberries on top, this pie is not only stunning to look at but also irresistibly delicious.

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Ingredients

  • 1 (9 inch) pastry shell, baked
  • ½ cup sliced almonds, toasted
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup whipping cream, whipped
  • 3 cups fresh strawberries
  • 1 cup water
  • ⅓ cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 12 drops red food coloring

Information

  • Prep Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Cover bottom of pie shell with almonds; set aside. In a saucepan, combine the sugar, flour, cornstarch and salt. Stir in milk until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat. Stir a small amount of hot filling into egg. Return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat. Stir in vanilla. Cool to room temperature. Whisk in whipped cream until blended. Pour into pie shell. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  • Crush 1 cup of strawberries; set remaining berries aside. In a saucepan, bring crushed berries and water to a boil; cook, uncovered, for 2 minutes. Strain through cheesecloth; discard fruit and set liquid aside to cool.
  • In another saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch; gradually stir in berry liquid until blended. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. stir in food coloring if desired. Cool for 20 minutes. Slice the reserved strawberries; arrange over chilled filling. Pour glaze evenly over berries. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.