Description
A playful and nostalgic twist on dessert, this strawberry pop tart-inspired pie features a flaky golden crust filled with fresh strawberry compote, topped with glossy royal icing and rainbow sprinkles—just like your favorite childhood treat in pie form.
Ingredients
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Pie Filling:
- 2 lbs fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2/3 cup cornstarch
- 1/3 cup water
- 1/2 lemon, juiced and zested
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Crust & Assembly:
- 2 store-bought or homemade pie crusts
- 1 tbsp half and half (for brushing edges)
Royal Icing Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp half and half (or milk), more as needed
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- Rainbow nonpareil sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Prepare a 9-inch pie dish with one of the crusts.
- Cook filling: In a saucepan over medium heat, combine strawberries, sugar, cornstarch, water, lemon juice, zest, and salt. Stir until thickened and bubbly (6–8 minutes). Remove from heat and stir in vanilla. Let cool slightly.
- Pour filling: Pour the strawberry filling into the prepared pie crust. Top with second crust, seal and crimp edges, and cut vents. Brush with half and half.
- Bake: Bake for 45–50 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and filling bubbles. Cool completely.
- Prepare glaze: Whisk powdered sugar, vanilla, and half and half until smooth and pourable. Spread over the cooled pie. Top with sprinkles.
- Serve: Let glaze set before slicing and serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: Approx. 360 kcal
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: N/A
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: N/A
- Cholesterol: N/A