With strawberry season at it’s peak, what could be better than a fresh, homemade Strawberry Cream Pie? Nothing, especially if it’s this strawberry cream pie recipe which has been passed down in our family from generation to generation… if you place this pie in my father’s presence it will be gone before the sun sets.
Don’t be intimidated by the recipe, I promise you it’s easier than it sounds, and though it’s for a whole pie it easily makes 4 of the mini pies as shown below…I just love the miniature version, so adorable! Wait, wait there’s more… as if sharing this deeply coveted family recipe isn’t enough in celebration of KC Bakes one year anniversary, we’re giving away a basket of our baking essentials which retails for over $150! (The giveaway is now closed) So let’s eat some pie, Loves! xoxo
Waiting On Martha’s Strawberry Cream Pie
FOR THE CUSTARD
3 cups milk
3 eggs
½ cup sugar
2 1/2-3 1/2 tablespoons corn starch
FOR THE GLAZE/FILLING
1 ½ cups water
1 ½ cups sugar
Pinch salt
¼ cup corn starch
Red food coloring
1-2 Quarts of small strawberries or large strawberries cut into halves or quarters
- Cook pie crust or pie crusts according to directions (I bought pre made ready to bake mini pie shells from Whole Foods)
- Combine all custard ingredients together, whisk and cook on high until it begins to thicken and pull away from the pan. (Begin with 2 1/2 tablespoons of corn starch and add up to an additional 1 tablespoon if the custard doesn’t thicken)
- Once thick, pour into baked pie shells or set aside to cool
- Combine all glaze/filling ingredients together and cook until thick
- Once thick add strawberries and remove from heat.
- Pour mixture on top of custard.
- Cool overnight. Once cooled add whipped cream, serve and devour!
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Thanks Lorraine…I’ll be sharing many new recipes in the very near future starting next week with Mini Toll House Pies! xoxo Waiting On Martha
Thanks for the recipe! Can’t wait to try it! Would love to win the KCBakes Bday day 3 contest! Signed up for the newsletter, following you on twitter & pinterest & added you to my circle on etsy & favorited the Green and Yellow Faceted Fire Crackle Agate Semi Precious Gemstone Beaded Bracelets!!!
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Thanks Darlene! Those green faceted bracelets are so much more gorgeous in person…I need to retake the photos because the current ones aren’t doing the colors any justice! Good Luck! xoxo Waiting On Martha
I’m making your strawberry pie for my bf’s birthday dinner tonight. Just picked up organic strawberry from a farm 5 blocks away, yay! I think the only thing I would omit in this recipe is the food coloring, as fresh picked strawberries are so rich in flavor and red color. Btw, I felt lucky to see your blog today. (I was actually searching for some vintage fashion bags and accessories when I found yours.) Your fashion is superb, your “flexitarian” take to food prep is inspiring. Food ideas, fashion, shop, etc.. have reasons to check in here often. Adding you to my social sites now. Keep penning your purdy ideas. Ciao!
Hi Iness! Thanks so much for the kind words…I can’t wait to hear how the pie turned out! Post a pic to our FB page if you took any! xoxo Waiting On Martha