Strawberry Gelatin Pie
A refreshing, low-calorie dessert made from fresh strawberries and gelatin, perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth while being mindful of health.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 240 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low-Calorie, Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups fresh strawberries, washed, hulled, and sliced
- 1 cup water
- 1 package gelatin (or Jell-O mix, sugar-free for fewer calories)
- Optional: Sugar or low-calorie sweetener to taste
- Optional: Pie crust (graham cracker, cookie crust, or low-carb alternative)
Instructions
- Prepare the Strawberries: Wash, hull, and slice the fresh strawberries, or mash some for a smoother filling.
- Dissolve the Gelatin: In a saucepan, add water and sprinkle the gelatin on top. Let it sit for 5 minutes to bloom, then heat over low until fully dissolved (3-5 minutes).
- Mix in Sweetener: If using sugar, stir it into the warm gelatin until dissolved. Adjust sweetness to taste.
- Combine Strawberries and Gelatin: Remove from heat and fold in the sliced strawberries until well coated.
- Transfer to Crust: Pour the mixture into a prepared crust, or refrigerate in a pie dish or bowl if not using a crust.
- Chill: Refrigerate for 3-4 hours or until firm and set.
- Serve and Enjoy: Slice and serve chilled for a delightful treat.
Notes
Can be adapted with other fruits like blueberries or peaches. Make it a low-calorie version using sugar-free gelatin.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: strawberry pie, gelatin dessert, low-calorie dessert, summer dessert, healthy dessert
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