This sweet treat from my Amish Desserts Cookbook is Amish Strawberry Vanilla Pie — a buttery, flaky crust filled with silky vanilla custard and fresh strawberries. This refreshing pie is a delightful blend of creamy and fruity flavors, perfect for any occasion.
More recipes like this are in my Amish Desserts Cookbook.
Amish Strawberry Vanilla Pie
For the Crust:
- 1 pre-made pie crust (or homemade)
For the Filling:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups whole milk
- 3 large egg yolks, beaten
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled & sliced
Instructions:
- Pre-Bake the Crust – Place pie crust in a 9-inch pie pan. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line crust with parchment & weights, bake 15 minutes. Remove weights and bake 10–12 more minutes until golden. Cool completely.
- Make the Vanilla Custard – In a saucepan, whisk sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Gradually add milk. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened. Boil for 1 minute, then remove from heat.
- Temper the Eggs – Whisk ½ cup of hot custard into beaten egg yolks, then return to pan. Cook 2 more minutes, stirring. Remove from heat and stir in butter and vanilla. Let cool slightly.
- Assemble the Pie – Arrange sliced strawberries in the cooled crust. Pour the custard over them, spreading evenly.
- Chill – Refrigerate for at least 4 hours until set.
- Garnish & Serve – Top with extra fresh strawberries before slicing.
Find more classic Amish desserts in my cookbook:
📖 Amish Desserts Cookbook
Try this pie and let me know how you like it!
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