Classic French-inspired strawberry pie with a flaky crust and fresh strawberries

Transport yourself back to the 1970s with this delightful French strawberry pie recipe. Made with a buttery, flaky crust and filled with sweet, juicy strawberries, this pie is the perfect balance of tart and sweet. Whether you're serving it at a summer picnic or a holiday gathering, this dessert is sure to impress.

Ingredients

• 1 pre-made pie crust
• 4 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
• 1 cup sugar
• 3 tbsp cornstarch
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup heavy cream

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2. Place the pie crust in a pie dish and crimp the edges.
3. In a saucepan, combine 2 cups of strawberries, sugar, cornstarch, water, and salt.
4. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens.
5. Remove from heat and let cool for 10 minutes.
6. Pour the filling into the pie crust and top with the remaining strawberries.
7. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown.
8. Let cool completely before serving.
9. Before serving, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form and serve with a dollop on each slice of pie.

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