Strawberry pie with whipped cream
Description
The pastry is easy and quick to prepare. This sweet, refreshing dessert with whipped cream is perfect for a hot summer day. Serve with tea or coffee.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Clean the strawberries and chop finely. Reserve a few berries for decorating the cake. Preheat the oven to 175 degrees.
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Step 2
2. In a food processor, combine crackers with 2 tablespoons of sugar. Add butter and process until the mixture resembles wet crumbs.
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Step 3
3. Transfer the mixture to a pie pan and press it firmly against the surface. Bake until the crust turns light brown, approximately 12 to 14 minutes. Remove the crust to a wire rack and let it cool.
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Step 4
4. Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, combine 3/4 cup sugar, cranberry juice, 2 cups strawberries, cornstarch, and salt.
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Step 5
5. Using a potato masher, mash the strawberry mixture. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and cook over low heat, stirring, until the mixture becomes very thick, about 1 minute. Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Stir in the remaining strawberries.
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Step 6
6. Pour the filling over the cooled pie crust. Refrigerate the pie for at least 4 hours (or up to 1 day).
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Step 7
7. In a large bowl, use a mixer to whip the cream. Add 2 tablespoons of sugar and continue whipping.
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Step 8
8. Spread whipped cream over the pie, leaving a 3.5 cm border around the edges. Decorate the pie with whole strawberries and serve.