STRAWBERRY CUSTARD PIES

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These pies were a spring special at a restaurant where I used to work. Whoever was the cook that day had to bake them first thing in the morning and again in the afternoon, as soon as strawberries were ready. -Caroline Park, Pritchard, British Columbia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 6 pies (8 servings each).

Number Of Ingredients 9

4-1/2 cups sugar
3/4 cup cornstarch
4-1/2 cups cold water
3 packages (3 ounces each) strawberry gelatin
1 tablespoon lemon juice
6 packages (3 ounces each) cook-and-serve vanilla pudding mix
6 pastry shells (9 inches), baked
3 pounds fresh strawberries, halved
Whipped cream, optional

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch; gradually stir in water until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat. Stir in gelatin and lemon juice until gelatin is dissolved. Cool to room temperature. , Prepare pudding mixes according to package directions. Pour into pastry shells. Top with strawberries. Carefully spoon gelatin mixture over berries. Refrigerate until set. Garnish with whipped cream if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 304 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 202mg sodium, Carbohydrate 53g carbohydrate (36g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Md Pavel453
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5 stars!


MD. Shamim fakir
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a keeper!


Fawwaz Albakri
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These pies are a great way to use up leftover strawberries.


Graycie Ryberg
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I love that these pies can be made with fresh or frozen strawberries. It makes them a great option all year round.


Boniface Daniel
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These pies are perfect for any occasion. I've made them for birthdays, holidays, and even just because.


Ghani Khan
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I'm not a big fan of strawberry pies, but these pies are a game-changer. They're so delicious, I could eat them every day.


Dawit Daniel
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Wow! These pies are amazing. The crust is so flaky and the filling is so creamy and flavorful. I can't believe how easy they were to make.


Thaimi Hernandez
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These pies are absolutely delicious! I will definitely be making them again and again.


Prince UMAIRSLAMAN Prince UMAIRSLAMAN
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. These pies are a new family favorite.


Luhrod TTK
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I made these pies for my kids and they loved them! They said they were the best pies they've ever had.


Young 59
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These pies are not too sweet, which I really appreciate.


Eric Nkrumah
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The flaky crust is the perfect complement to the creamy filling.


Farjana popy
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The strawberry custard filling is so creamy and flavorful. I could eat it by the spoonful!


stakedvampire
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I love that these pies can be made ahead of time and refrigerated until ready to serve.


Mele Moala
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These pies are perfect for summer picnics and potlucks.


Habiba Mokhtar
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I added a dollop of whipped cream to each pie before serving and it really took them to the next level.


Prashan Neupane
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I used fresh strawberries from my garden and they made the pies extra delicious.


Ashfaq Ahmad
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I'm not a big baker, but these pies were surprisingly easy to make. The instructions were clear and concise.


shakhawath chowdhury
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I made these pies for a bake sale and they sold out in minutes! Everyone loved them.


Mohsin Qureshi
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These strawberry custard pies were a huge hit at our family gathering! The filling was creamy and flavorful, and the crust was perfectly flaky. I will definitely be making these again.