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Strawberry Pie Recipe

Published June 26, 2019. Last updated May 6, 2021 by Lauren Vavala

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This easy Strawberry Pie recipe is made with fresh, juicy strawberries and served on a homemade crust. It’s topped with a buttery crumble and is sure to be a crowd pleaser this summer!

Close up of a strawberry pie with a slice taken out of it

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 I had never heard of such a thing as Strawberry Pie until maybe 7 or 8 years ago. My first experience with this particular type of pie wasn’t all that great. It was basically a pie shell filled with raw strawberries.  That’s it. I couldn’t understand how people thought this was so great – and I love strawberries.

So, years later, I decided to play around with the idea of making a different kind of Strawberry Pie. A baked pie with much more flavor, but not so much that the strawberries didn’t shine. I love this version so much more and my fiance, who only ever eats Apple Pie or Apple Cranberry Crisp, has said that I can add this pie to the list of desserts that he likes.

Why This Recipe Works

  • The base of this pie is a NILLA Wafer crust which lends hint of vanilla to the mix. You can also use a graham cracker crust or buy a pre-made crust, if you prefer.
  • The crumble topping is oats, flour, brown sugar, and more NILLA Wafers!  The added texture of the crumble on top of fresh strawberries is amazing!  Think of it like Strawberry Bars, but in pie form.
  • This is the perfect summer dessert recipe to get the most out of the season’s fresh berries!

How to Make Strawberry Pie

Prep!

If you’re making your own pie crust, you will want to get that started and baking in the oven before beginning the remaining steps of this recipe.

Preheat your oven to 350°F.

Nilla Wafer cookies in a food processor

Add the box of NILLA wafers to the bowl of a food processor fitted with a blade.

Nilla Wafer crumbs in a food processor

Pulse a few times until the crumbs are mostly fine. Remove 1/4 cup of the crumbs and set aside.

Nilla Wafer Pie Crust on a white background

Melt the butter and mix into the cookie crumbs until everything is just moist. Dump the crumbs into a pie dish and press them evenly and firmly into the bottom and up the sides.

Bake for 10-12 minutes until just set.

Create!

Cut strawberries in a silver bowl over a white background

Slice your strawberries into bite-sized pieces.

Strawberry puree in a silver saucepan over a white background

Take 1 cup of the strawberries and add them to a small sauce pan with the sugar and cornstarch. Mash the strawberries as you bring the mixture to a boil, then remove the pan from the heat.

Strawberries in a pie crust over a white background

Place the remaining strawberries into the pie crust.

Strawberry filling in a pie crust over a white background

Pour the strawberry puree mixture over them.

Oat crumble in a silver bowl over a white background

Combine the ingredients for the crumb topping with a fork until it resembles crumbs.

strawberry pie with crumb topping before baking in a pie pan over a white background

Top the strawberry pie with the crumble.

Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the edges of the crust are slightly browned.

Present!

A slice of strawberry pie on a cream color plate with 2 strawberries and a white and black napkin over a white background

While this Strawberry pie is easy to make, it does require some time in the refrigerator to set after baking. Be sure to plan ahead with this one! To make slicing this pie easier, and less messy, place it in the refrigerator for approximately 4 hours.

Tips and Techniques for the Best Strawberry Pie

  • You can buy a pre-made crust or make your own following the directions in the recipe.
  • Use a food processor to easily crumble the NILLA Wafers.
  • Plan ahead! This recipe will need to be refrigerated for at least 4 hours before serving to allow it time to set.

FAQ’s

  • Can you use frozen strawberries to make a Strawberry Pie? Yes. While fresh will give you much better results, frozen strawberries can be used.
  • How long can you store a Strawberry Pie in the refrigerator? You can store a baked Strawberry Pie tightly wrapped in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
  • Can you freeze a Strawberry Pie? Yes. Wrap tightly with aluminum foil. Use within 6 months for best results.

Other Recipes to Try

  • Strawberry Vanilla Cupcakes
  • Mini Lemon Cupcakes
  • Lemon Blueberry Hand Pies

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Strawberry Pie

This easy Strawberry Pie recipe is made with fresh, juicy strawberries and served on a homemade crust. It's topped with a buttery crumble and is sure to be a crowd pleaser this summer!
Course Dessert
Cuisine American, Vegetarian
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 55 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 467kcal
Author Lauren Harris

Ingredients

NILLA Wafer Pie Crust

  • 1 box NILLA Wafers
  • 1/2 cup butter * melted

Strawberry Filling

  • 5 Cups strawberries * sliced
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch

Crumble Topping

  • 1/4 cup NILLA Wafer crumbs
  • 1/4 cup rolled oats
  • 1/4 cup all purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons butter * cut into small pieces

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F

NILLA Wafer Pie Crust

  • Add the entire box of NILLA Wafers to a food processor bowl and process until they are turned into fine crumbs.
  • Take out 1/4 cup of the crumbs and set aside.
  • Pour the remaining crumbs into a medium bowl and mix in the melted butter until the crumbs just start to stick together.
  • Dump the crumbs into a pie pan and press them firmly into the bottom of the pan and up the sides.
  • Bake for 10-12 minutes. Set aside.

Strawberry Pie Filling

  • While the crust is baking, slice the strawberries into bite-sized pieces.
  • Take 1 cup of the strawberries and add them to a sauce pan with the sugar and corn starch.
  • Bring the mixture to a boil while mashing the strawberries. Remove from heat.
  • Place the remaining strawberries into the pie crust and top with the strawberry mixture.

Crumble Topping

  • Add the oats, 1/4 cup of NILLA wafer crumbs, flour, brown sugar, and butter pieces to a small bowl and mash with a fork until a crumble forms.
  • Spread the crumbles over the strawberries.
  • Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the crumble is lightly browned.
  • Place the pie in the refrigerator for a minimum of 4 hours to set.

Notes

Tips and Techniques for the Best Strawberry Pie

  • You can buy a pre-made crust or make your own following the directions in the recipe. If using a pre-made crust, you will need about 6 NILLA wafers to make 1/4 cup of crumbs needed for the crumble topping.
  • Use a food processor to easily crumble the NILLA Wafers.
  • Plan ahead! This recipe will need to be refrigerated for at least 4 hours before serving to allow it time to set.
** Nutritional information is an estimate and may vary

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 467kcal | Carbohydrates: 64g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 38mg | Sodium: 190mg | Potassium: 194mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 38g | Vitamin A: 455IU | Vitamin C: 52.9mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 0.7mg

This recipe was originally published on April 5, 2017. It was updated with new images, more thorough instructions, tips, techniques, and FAQ’s in June 2019.

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Comments

  1. Sapana says

    August 14, 2019 at 7:57 pm

    I just love this recipe — you honestly had me at strawberry pie!! I love how simple and easy it is to make. The process shots were very helpful.

    Reply
  2. Adrianne says

    August 14, 2019 at 7:48 pm

    Strawberries are the one fruit that I could eat every single day. This pie looks sooooo good. I love that you have used oats for the topping that would make them crunchy and so delicious. Well done, can’t wait to try it!

    Reply
  3. Krissy Allori says

    August 14, 2019 at 7:11 pm

    This looks drool worthy. I have some strawberries I need to use and now I know how I’m going to do that.

    Reply
  4. Jennifer says

    August 14, 2019 at 6:20 pm

    I love a pie with a Nilla Wafers crust. It really gives it an extra something special in the flavor department.

    Reply
  5. Shivani Raja says

    August 14, 2019 at 5:58 pm

    Lauren – I just love this seasonal recipe’ and your process shots are so gorgeous too 🙂

    Reply
  6. Natalie says

    October 14, 2018 at 7:29 am

    Pies are my favorite dessert since I was a kid and my grandma hook me on that special treat. I love this version. It sounds so fresh and so delicious. I love that crust. Bet is perfect!

    Reply
  7. Jenni LeBaron says

    October 13, 2018 at 12:10 pm

    You had me at nilla wafer crust! This strawberry pie looks super tasty. Perfect easy fall dessert and also great with a scoop of ice cream on top!

    Reply
  8. Denay DeGuzman says

    October 13, 2018 at 1:21 am

    I’m loving hard on this delicious strawberry pie! So perfect for Sunday brunch and the holiday dessert table.

    Reply
  9. Marisa Franca says

    October 12, 2018 at 1:29 pm

    We love strawberry desserts at our house and they always go over big with the grandsons. The NILLA wafer crust looks super yummy — much better than graham cracker crust. I’ll certainly save this recipe to make at a later date.

    Reply
    • Lauren says

      October 12, 2018 at 5:51 pm

      Thanks Marisa!

      Reply
  10. Veena Azmanov says

    October 12, 2018 at 7:48 am

    I love strawberry desserts. This sounds so yum. And much easier than the classic which takes so long. Saving this for later.

    Reply
    • Lauren says

      October 12, 2018 at 5:58 pm

      THanks!

      Reply
  11. Dan Zehr says

    October 12, 2018 at 3:49 am

    A delicious and beautiful dessert that will surely please my family. This look amazing! I definitely want to try your recipe, and I’m sure it’s very tasty. THANK YOU!

    Reply
    • Lauren says

      October 12, 2018 at 6:00 pm

      Thanks Dan!

      Reply
  12. Mahy Elamin says

    October 12, 2018 at 3:19 am

    Oh God, my children love strawberries. Wow and wow, this is so delicious and it makes my mouth watering. Love Love Love this recipe! I’m sure these tastes are amazing! So YUMMY!

    Reply
    • Lauren says

      October 12, 2018 at 6:00 pm

      Haha – thanks!

      Reply
  13. Karyl Henry says

    October 11, 2018 at 4:01 pm

    I don’t think I’ve ever had strawberry pie before. But MAN, this looks fabulous! I love that you use Nilla wafers as the crust, genius idea

    Reply
    • Lauren says

      October 12, 2018 at 6:04 pm

      Definitely not as popular as some others, but equally as tasty!

      Reply
  14. Claudia Lamascolo says

    October 11, 2018 at 3:48 pm

    Oh I love strawberry pies and this crumble sounds very yummy I am sure my family would love this one

    Reply
    • Lauren says

      October 12, 2018 at 7:20 pm

      Thanks Claudia!

      Reply

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