No Bake Strawberry Pie

If you're a strawberry lover, this No Bake Strawberry Pie is the perfect dessert for you! The crust is made with golden sandwich cookies that are gluten free and vegan. It's then filled with a homemade strawberry filling and topped with fresh whipped cream! Best yet, it's no bake, gluten free, nut free and easily vegan!

This No Bake Strawberry Pie is the perfect dessert for berry season! You can make the filling with fresh or frozen strawberries and can use any cookies for the crust!

If you're looking for more strawberry recipes, check out my Eggless Strawberry Cake, Strawberry Red Velvet Cake and Vanilla Strawberry Cake.

REASONS TO LOVE THIS PIE

• Allergy Friendly- This pie is gluten free, nut free, egg free and can easily be dairy free (vegan). 
• No Bake- This recipe is perfect when days when you don't want to turn on the oven!
• Real Strawberries- The pie is filled with fresh or frozen strawberries.
• Whipped Cream- We use it on top. Make sure to use dairy free to keep this recipe vegan!

INGREDIENT NOTES

• Strawberries- You can use either fresh or frozen strawberries.
• Orange Juice- Make sure to get one with zero pulp.
• Cornstarch and Water- This mixture helps thicken the strawberry filling.
• Unsalted Butter or Vegan Baking Sticks- We are using melted to make our crust.
• Golden "Oreos"- I used gluten free/nut free/vegan golden sandwich cookies.
• Heavy Cream- We use this for the whipped cream. To make vegan, use a dairy free heavy cream alternative.

EXPERT BAKING TIPS

Chill The Filling

You must chill the filling multiples times.

First, 30 min after it is made. Next, for 30 minutes in the fridge and lastly, when its in the pie crust.

I know it's tempting to put the hot strawberry mixture directly into the crust but please do NOT!

If you do this, it will seep through the crust into the bottom of the pie dish creating a soupy mess.

Crushing The Cookies

The easiest way to crush them neatly is by putting them all in a zip top bag.

Then crush into a sand-like consistency using the flat side of a meat mallet or a rolling pin.

STEP BY STEP INSTRUCTIONS WITH PICTURES

Here are the steps to make this pie!

Make The Filling

STEP 1: PLACE FILLING INGREDIENTS minus the cornstarch water IN SAUCEPAN

Place the strawberries, orange juice, sugar and salt together in a saucepan. Stir to combine.

STEP 2: SET OVER MEDIUM HEAT

Mix those ingredients together and set over medium heat, stirring constantly to dissolve the sugar.

Do NOT smash the strawberries down, we want them to stay as whole as possible.

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Step 3: Add the Cornstarch Water

In a small bowl, mix together the water and the cornstarch until it's thin and watery. It will be thick and tacky at first.

Once the strawberry mixture is cooking and starts to liquid appear, add in the cornstarch water and stir to dissolve.

Step 4: Cook for 10 Minutes

Cook, stirring constantly, for 10 minutes or until the mixture starts to thicken.

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Step 5: Remove From Heat

Immediately take the pan off the heat and let filling cool at room temperature for 30 minutes. It will thicken even more as it cools.

Step 6: Refrigerate

After 30 minutes, transfer the strawberry filling to a safe bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

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For The Crust

Step 1: Melt The Butter/Vegan Baking Stick

In a microwave safe medium bowl, melt the butter or vegan baking stick in 20 seconds increments until completely melted. 

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Step 2: Crush The Cookies

Place 28 of the sandwich cookies in a zip top bag and seal it shut.

Crush the cookies with the flat side of a meat mallet or a rolling pin until they have a sand-like consistency. 

Step 3: Combine The Ingredients

Pour the crushed cookies into the melted butter and stir with a spatula to combine.

Step 4: Shape the Crust

Pour the mixture into the lightly greased 9 inch pie dish and press into the bottom and up the sides. I find using the flat bottom of a measuring cup really works well. 

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Assembling The Pie Tips

Step 1: Pour Strawberry Filling In the Crust

Using a spatula, pour the strawberry filling into the pie crust.

Spread it around so it is an even layer and pop in the fridge overnight. The filling needs at least 6 hours to solidify prior to serving.

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Step 2: Make the Whipped Cream

When ready to serve the pie, make the whipped cream.

In a large bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, confectioners' sugar and salt until stiff peaks form.

Step 3: Add The Whipped Cream on top

Pour the whipped cream on top of the strawberry filling and use an icing spatula or butter knife to spread it around evenly.

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Step 4: Add extra cookies and Strawberries

If desired, add extra golden sandwich cookies on top of the pie (I used 4 and broke them in half) and add 3-5 washed strawberries in the center.

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HOW TO MAKE THIS VEGAN 

Follow these simple steps to make sure the pie is vegan:

• Use only gluten free/nut free/vegan golden sandwich cookies.
• Make sure to use vegan baking sticks instead of butter.
• Only use a vegan heavy cream alternative.

VEGAN PRODUCTS TO TRY 

Ideally, you should be able to swap out the heavy cream with a vegan heavy whipping cream. 

This is not sponsored but the brand silk makes one. 

It says it’s gluten free but I don’t see a certified label, so I would look into that if you have celiac.

As for allergens, it does contain coconut, sunflower and faba bean protein. 

FAQ

STORING AND FREEZING 

STORING

Keep any extra no bake strawberry pie slices in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two days.

FREEZING

I do not recommend freezing this pie.

Other No Bake Recipes To Try

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