Ingredients
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(Serves 8)
Crust:
- 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs (or almond flour + 2 tbsp sweetener for GF/low-carb—you love this!)
- ¼ cup melted butter or coconut oil
- 2 tbsp granulated sweetener (monk fruit blend—you love blood sugar friendly!)
Strawberry filling:
- 1½ lbs fresh strawberries, hulled (about 4 cups—you love berries!)
- ½ cup granulated sweetener (monk fruit blend)
- 3 tbsp cornstarch (or glucomannan for low-carb—you love this!)
- ¾ cup water
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice (you love citrus!)
- Optional: ½ tsp vanilla extract
Finish:
- Extra whole strawberries for topping
- Whipped cream or Greek yogurt (you love high-protein!)
- Fresh mint leaves
Instructions
1. Make crust:
- Mix graham crumbs, melted butter, and sweetener until sandy.
- Press firmly into bottom and up sides of 9″ pie dish.
- Refrigerate while making filling.
2. Prepare strawberries:
Slice 3 cups strawberries; leave 1 cup whole for topping.
3. Make glaze:
- In saucepan, whisk sweetener, cornstarch, and water.
- Bring to simmer over medium heat; cook 2–3 minutes until thick and clear.
- Remove from heat; stir in lemon juice and vanilla (if using).
4. Assemble pie:
- Gently fold sliced strawberries into warm glaze.
- Pour into chilled crust; arrange whole strawberries on top.
- Refrigerate at least 2 hours until set.
5. Serve:
Top with whipped cream or Greek yogurt and fresh mint.
💡 Pro Tips for Perfection:
✅ Use ripe but firm strawberries—they hold shape better in the glaze.
✅ Don’t skip lemon juice—it balances sweetness and enhances berry flavor (you love this!).
✅ Blood sugar friendly (you love this!):
→ All sweeteners are zero-glycemic
→ Net carbs: 7g per slice
✅ Low-carb/keto option (you love this!):
→ Almond flour crust + glucomannan keeps it keto
→ Net carbs drop to 5g/slice
✅ Make ahead:
→ Keeps 3 days refrigerated (best within 48 hours for freshness)
→ Freeze unfilled crust 3 months
Storage & Serving Ideas
→ Fridge life: 3 days | Freezer: Crust only (filling not recommended)
→ Serving ideas:
→ As a summer brunch centerpiece
→ With sparkling rosé or iced tea
→ For birthdays or potlucks (transport chilled!)
→ Serving ideas:
→ As a summer brunch centerpiece
→ With sparkling rosé or iced tea
→ For birthdays or potlucks (transport chilled!)
Prep Time & Nutrition (per slice):
Prep Time: 20 min | Chill Time: 2+ hr | Total Time: 2 hr 20 min
Calories: 160 | Protein: 2g | Net Carbs: 7g | Fats: 10g | Fiber: 2g | Gluten-Free Option • Keto-Friendly • Blood Sugar Friendly
Calories: 160 | Protein: 2g | Net Carbs: 7g | Fats: 10g | Fiber: 2g | Gluten-Free Option • Keto-Friendly • Blood Sugar Friendly