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How to Make Sweet Lady Dane Strawberry Pie - A Step-by-Step Guide

There is nothing quite as delightful as the arrival of strawberry season. The sweet, juicy berries are a true harbinger of summer and a welcome addition to any kitchen. Their vibrant color and irresistible flavor make them perfect for a wide range of desserts, from simple tarts to elaborate cakes. One of the best ways to showcase the beauty and flavor of fresh strawberries is in a classic strawberry pie.

Today, we're going to share a recipe for an incredibly delicious and easy-to-make...

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Ingredients

  • 3 cups sliced fresh strawberries
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • ¾ cup cold water
  • 1 cup half-and-half
  • 1 egg
  • 1 egg yolk
  • ¾ cup white sugar
  • ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries, halved
  • 1 (9 inch) prepared graham cracker crust

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Additional Time: 3 hrs
  • Total Time: 4 hrs
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 1 9-inch pie

  • Mash 3 cups sliced strawberries with 1 cup sugar in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring strawberry mixture to a boil, stirring frequently.
  • Mix cornstarch with water in a small bowl and pour into mashed strawberries; reduce heat to medium-low.
  • Let strawberry mixture simmer, stirring constantly, until thickened, about 10 minutes. Set aside.
  • Bring half-and-half to a boil in a saucepan; remove from heat.
  • Beat egg and egg yolk with an electric mixer in a bowl until frothy; gradually mix in 3/4 cup of sugar, then beat until the egg mixture is thick, pale yellow, and forms a ribbon when beater is lifted out of the bowl, about 3 minutes.
  • Mix in flour until smooth.
  • Gradually pour hot half-and-half into the egg mixture in a steady stream, beating constantly.
  • Return mixture to the saucepan and place over medium heat. Cook, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, until the custard thickens and starts to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; continue cooking, stirring constantly until flour is cooked, 2 to 3 more minutes.
  • Remove custard from heat, and stir in butter and vanilla extract.
  • Spread custard in an even layer over the bottom of graham cracker crust. Top the custard with the cooked strawberry mixture. Arrange fresh strawberries over the top.
  • Chill at least 3 hours before serving.

    • Nutrition

    477 cal.

    • Total Fat: 17g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 72mg
    • Sodium: 226mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 80g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 61g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 61mg
    • Calcium: 64mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 245mg

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