This is a wonderful but simple summer pie inspired by strawberry pretzel salad, a popular Southern dessert. The classic recipe consists of a crumbled pretzel crust, a whipped cream cheese and Cool Whip filling, and a top layer of strawberry Jell-O. In this fresher adaptation, crushed pretzels form the foundation of an easy shortbread crust, followed by a fluffy cream filling and a pile of fresh strawberries, omitting the use of gelatin. If you're making this pie in advance - especially with juicy, height-of-season berries - complete Steps 1 to 3, then cloak the filled crust with plastic wrap and chill up to 24 hours. Just before serving, toss the berries in sugar and pile them on top.
Provided by Jerrelle Guy
Categories pies and tarts, dessert
Time 40m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat the oven to 400 degrees and grease the inside of a 9-inch, deep pie dish with butter and set aside.
- In a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, or in a medium bowl using a handheld electric mixer, beat the 14 tablespoons butter, ½ cup confectioners' sugar, ground pretzels, flour, baking soda and salt on low speed until just combined, then increase the speed to high and continue to beat until you get a soft, cohesive dough. Gather the dough and transfer it to the pie pan. Using your fingers, press the mixture evenly across the bottom and up the sides of the dish. Bake until the crust is slightly puffed and deep golden brown in color, 12 to 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to cool while you make the filling.
- In the stand mixer with a paddle attachment, or in a large bowl using a handheld electric mixer, beat the cream cheese on high for 1 minute to soften. Turn off the mixer. Add 1½ cups confectioners' sugar, and continue beating on low speed until combined. Stop to scrape down the sides of the bowl, then beat on high until fluffy, about 2 minutes. If using a stand mixer, switch to the whisk attachment. With the mixer running on low speed, slowly add the heavy whipping cream, a splash at a time, beating well after each addition until the mixture is smooth. Scrape down the sides of the bowl, increase speed to high and beat until billowy and whipped, about 2 more minutes. Transfer to the cooled crust and spread in an even layer. Refrigerate until ready to serve, or chill for 2 hours to allow the pie to firm up for slicing.
- Add the remaining 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar to the sliced strawberries and toss to coat, then pile the strawberries on top of the pie. Serve immediately.
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Sonia Afrose
afrosesonia@hotmail.comI would definitely make this pie again.
ruthie rosendahl
ruthie_r71@yahoo.comOverall, this is a good recipe, but it could use a few tweaks.
Ijaz ali shah
i-shah39@gmail.comI had some trouble getting the pie to set properly.
junayad mulllah
mulllah_j31@gmail.comThe crust was a bit too salty for my liking.
Topu Ahmed
a.topu3@yahoo.comThis pie is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it's still good.
Thembelani Tsutsu
tsutsu.t56@gmail.comI've never made a pie before, but this recipe was easy to follow. The pie turned out great!
Kim Anderson
akim@yahoo.comThis pie is a great way to use up leftover strawberries.
Khokon Gush
g-k@yahoo.comI'm not a huge fan of strawberries, but I loved this pie. The pretzel crust is amazing.
Alexis Haslett
a_h96@aol.comThis pie is so delicious! The filling is creamy and smooth, and the pretzel crust is the perfect complement.
Zaila Fatima
z_f35@hotmail.comI made this pie for a potluck, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!
Cheeky monkey HAHA
chaha@yahoo.comThis pie is the perfect summer dessert. It's light and refreshing, and the strawberries add a pop of color.
Lachandra Smith
sl71@hotmail.comI was a bit skeptical about the pretzel crust, but it turned out to be really good. It's a nice change from the usual graham cracker crust.
Daniel Idambo
daniel_idambo75@gmail.comThis pie is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The end result is a delicious and unique dessert that's sure to impress your guests.
RJ:mohibull Khan
k-r80@yahoo.comI love the combination of strawberries and pretzels in this pie. It's the perfect balance of sweet and salty.
B2G GAMING
gaming.b91@yahoo.comThis pie is so easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family. The pretzel crust is a fun twist on the classic graham cracker crust.
Fashion Bee
fashion_bee93@gmail.comI've made this pie several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The filling is creamy and flavorful, and the pretzel crust is the perfect finishing touch.
Emma Felix
emmaf@yahoo.comThis strawberry pretzel pie was a huge hit at my last party! The combination of sweet and salty is perfect, and the pretzel crust is so unique and delicious.