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Luby’s Cafeteria Fresh Strawberry Pie 🍓🥧
Description:
Indulge in the luscious delight of Luby’s Cafeteria Fresh Strawberry Pie, a tantalizing treat hailed as one of their most requested recipes. Bursting with the vibrant flavors of fresh strawberries, this pie embodies the essence of spring and summer. 🌞🍓
Key Information:
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Recipe Category: Pie
- Keywords: Dessert, Strawberry, Berries, Fruit, Low Protein, Low Cholesterol, Healthy, Spring, Summer, < 60 Mins, Easy
- Recipe Yield: 2 9-inch pies
Ingredients:
Ingredient | Quantity |
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Water | 4 cups |
Granulated sugar | 3 cups |
Strawberry gelatin | 1 packet |
Cornstarch | 1 1/2 tbsp |
Strawberries | 2 quarts |
Red food coloring | 4 drops |
Pie shells | 2 |
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 2865.8
- Fat Content: 64.5g
- Saturated Fat Content: 15.6g
- Cholesterol Content: 0mg
- Sodium Content: 1198.9mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 566.4g
- Fiber Content: 18.2g
- Sugar Content: 369.9g
- Protein Content: 19.9g
Instructions:
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Prepare Glaze:
- In a medium saucepan, combine 3 cups of water, granulated sugar, and strawberry gelatin.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally.
- In a small bowl, gradually mix the remaining 1 cup of water into cornstarch until smooth.
- Add the cornstarch mixture to the saucepan, whisking constantly with a wire whisk.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, for about 5 minutes or until the mixture is thick and fairly clear. (Stir constantly for best results).
- Stir in red food coloring.
- Remove from heat and let the glaze stand at room temperature to cool. Do not refrigerate.
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Prepare Pies:
- Spread 1/4 cup of the prepared glaze onto the bottom of each pie shell.
- In a large bowl, combine the strawberries with 2 cups of the prepared glaze. Gently mix to coat evenly.
- Spoon half of the strawberry mixture into each pie shell, arranging the berries attractively.
- Spoon half of the remaining glaze over each pie, smoothing and sealing the glaze to the edge of the crust with a spoon.
- Refrigerate the pies for at least 2 hours to set.
- Serve chilled and top with whipped cream for an extra decadent touch.
Enjoy the irresistible sweetness and freshness of Luby’s Cafeteria Fresh Strawberry Pie, a perfect dessert to savor during warm weather gatherings or as a delightful treat any time of the year! 🍓🥧