This Strawberry Slab Pie is a spin on my favorite fresh strawberry pie that my grandma made every summer. A fantastic dessert for any summer get together, barbecue or potluck!
I have been intending to share this fresh strawberry pie recipe for ages. It is so good, so so good.
I’ve been seeing recipes for slab pies and thought that it is the best idea ever, especially for summer cookouts. I made a quick shortbread crust that didn’t require any rolling. I will be definitely using this shortbread crust for other pies.
Strawberries have always been my favorite. This pie makes me think of the times my grandma would take us to the big strawberry fields near her house. I am sure we would eat just as many strawberries as we put in the basket.
I remember one time my cousin Stacy was with us for strawberry picking and we spotted a snake in the field. We screamed and ran like heck. I’m sure our screaming scared the snake and as it slithered away, Stacy was running right after the snake without realizing it.
I think the rest of us were calling after her but she just kept going. Eventually the snake took off in a different direction. We laughed and laughed afterwards.
We had such fun times picking peaches and strawberries. I’m sure we were way more trouble than we were worth though. Grandma’s really are the best.
I just got back from visiting my folks for my mom’s birthday. My grandma came and we had the best dinner. It was a great visit and I always go away knowing I have to do it more often. My grandma brought us a batch of oatmeal raisin cookies and we enjoyed nibbling on them all the way home.
This recipe is super simple and I love the filling. It’s so much better than the gloopy glaze that you can buy in the little containers. Made easily in a sheet pan, it is easy to take to a cookout!
If you attend any summer parties or get togethers, this is the dessert that you must make. It is light and fresh and just plain delicious. Plus the summer berries are just so bright and pretty. I just know you are going to love it!
- 2¼ cup all purpose flour
- ¼ cup sugar
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup cold butter, cut into cubes
- 6 oz strawberry jello
- 1½ cups sugar
- ⅓ cup cornstarch
- ½ tsp salt
- 20 oz sprite (2½ cups)
- 32 oz strawberries, washed and tops removed
- Whipped topping or whipped cream for garnish.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Add all ingredients to a mixer bowl or food processor, mix until crumbly. Press into a half sheet pan (about 18 x 12). Prick all over with a fork.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until lightly browned.
- Add a jello, sugar, cornstarch, salt and Sprite to a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil and whisk until stir thickened. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature.
- Slice strawberries. Arrange over crust. Pour filling over strawberries Refrigerate 2 hours or until set.
- Garnish with whipped topping.
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I thought you might also love this Peach Slab Pie! I am not sure which is my favorite! If you try them let me know which one you like best!
Can you confirm 20 oz of Sprite? Just seems like a lot of liquid. I’m looking forward to making this for a church get together. Thanks!
There are 12 oz. per can of Sprite so you would need almost 2 – 12oz. cans; 8 oz. in a cup so you will need 2.5 cups
Hi Lezlie, 20 oz of Sprite is correct. That would be 2 1/2 cups. My pan is about 18 x 12, like a half sheet pan. I hope you enjoy the pie!
P.S. What size pan is that? Thanks so much!!!
I also would like to know what size pan you used as I have several baking pans in different sizes.
Thank you
Hi Colleen,
I used my half sheet pan which is about 18 x 12. Thanks for stopping by!
~Miss
Sounds so good. Thank you. Have a great weekend.
Thanks Liz! I hope your weekend is wonderful as well.
~Miss
I so remember this recipe, great idea for the super size, it’s that good.
Thanks! XOXO
So, you used the brown sugar shortbread crust with this strawberry slab pie?
Hi Susan, I just linked to my brown sugar shortbread in case you want to try it as well. The actual crust recipe is in the recipe card. Sorry for the confusion.
~Miss
This sounds amazing!
Thanks so much!
Seems like a TON of sugar what with the jello, sugar AND soda. Can you suggest a way to cut it down? Is the sugar really necessary in the filling? Sounds so good, but terribly sweet!
Hi Tammie,
This is the way I have always made this. It is sweet but not overly sweet. I haven’t ever tried using less sugar so I’m not sure how it would turn out.
~Miss
I think just using the strawberry glaze would work just as well. I make pies with it, and the strawberries are excellent! Here’s how the pies are made (if you are interested). I bake the pie shell till browned. Make i box of cooked vanilla pudding (has to be the cooked pudding, not instant). When pie shell has cooled, add vanilla pudding and refrigerate until well chilled. mix strawberries with glaze (follow recipe on pkg) put on chilled pudding and add the whip cream to cover top. I buy the whip cream you have to whip, instant whip cream is no t as good.
Thanks for stopping by to share your ideas.
~Miss
This sounds great!! Can you make this the day before you plan on serving it? Do you have any suggestions for what I can make ahead of time and then do right before serving? Thanks!
Yes, you can make this a day in advance. Just refrigerate until ready to serve.
~Miss
I made this recipe but my crust didn’t seem to come together, it was very crumbly. Is ONE cup of butter correct? Thanks.
Hi Elaine, 1 cup of butter is correct. The mixture is crumbly but you should be able to mash it together into the sheet pan. If you feel it is not right, maybe add in another tablespoon of butter or two until it seems right. It could be a difference in the brand of flour or butter. I hope this helps.
~Miss
Its a lot for one person …..How long will it hold up in the fridge?????
Thanks
Hi Carolyn, It is a lot for one person! My pie kept in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. You could do half a recipe and make it in a regular pie plate too. I hope this helps!
~Miss
Can you use Water in place of the soda? I make a strawberry pie and I use water in place of soda
Hi Sandy,
I haven’t ever made it with water but I really think it would turn out just fine. Let me know how it turns out if you try it.
~Miss
What is the consistency of the glaze when complete?
Hi Sara, After refrigerating the pie, the glaze sets up like jello. I hope that helps.
~Miss
I made this yesterday for a huge group and it was a hit. My pan was just a wee bit bigger so I had to make a bit more glaze, and I used 3 quarts of our local strawberries. I think if you used water you may lose some of the flavor you get from the Sprite . I would definitely make it again!
Hi Marylou, I’m so happy that you tried it out. It is an easy recipe to adjust for how many people you are feeding. Thanks so much for the feedback!
My hubby’s favorite thing in the whole world is strawberries, and I usually make a strawberry pie for his birthday. I thought I would try this when I came across it a couple of days ago. I loved it! I too thought there was a lot of sugar in it so I made it with only a 1/4 c. I think I could have left all of the added sugar out and it would have been fine. I was just worried it might change the consistency of the filling, but it didn’t. Thank you for sharing this yummy recipe!
Hi Annika, I’m so glad you enjoyed the pie. Thanks for stopping by with your feedback.
~Miss
How many cups of jello does it take?
Hi Jessica- It takes 2 small boxes of jello or 1 large box of jello. Follow the directions here, not on the box for this pie recipe. I hope that helps.
~Miss
I want to make this pie, but the pan size of 18×12 seems huge.
Hi Lynda, this is a slab pie, to feed a crowd. You could also make it in 2 regular pie pans. I hope this helps.
~Miss
Have you ever tried this with frozen strawberries?
Hi Amy, I haven’t tried it with frozen berries. I would think you would have to let them thaw and drain them really well. The texture might not be as good.
~Miss
The strawberry and peach versions sound delicious. Have you ever made one using fresh blackberries? They will be in season here soon. I would appreciate recommendations on a flavor of Jello that would pair well with blackberries. Thanks.
Hi Rob,
I would try it with raspberry jello or maybe the strawberry jello. I don’t think you can go wrong with black berries! Let me know how it turns out if you try it!
~Miss
Where can I find the directions. Everything I click takes me to a different site.
Hi, I’m in the UK. and I just wanted to check if you use ready made Jello, or if you make it up from a pack and then melt again with the other ingredients?
Hi Gail, Use the dry jello mix, not already made jello. I hope this helps.
~Miss
I east honking about making this for a family reunion. We always do a picnic at the park. How long do you think this will hold up outside of the fridge?
It will do fine for the day, just like jello.
~Miss
Hi Erin, it should hold up fine for the day.
~Miss
All I have is a 9″ x 13″ pan, should I “half” the recipe ?
Hi Elizabeth, I think the whole recipe would work in a 9 x 13, it will just be thicker.
~Miss
I was wondering where you bought your dark pan, it makes the berries look great.
Hi Renee- It’s just an old pan that I’ve had for ages that has darkened over time. Thanks for stopping by.
~Miss
Wanted to let you know that I made this today for a family get together and it was a hit! I did make a few changes . Being a diabetic I used Splenda equal to the sugar and I used water instead of the sprite . I also used a ready-made pie crust and topped it off with sugar free cool whip. It was delicious and satisfying and guilt free!
Thanks for sharing your substitutions. I am so glad y’all enjoyed it!
~Miss
I do not have a food processor (to make the homemade crust)….can I used store bought pie crust dough?
Hi Miriam, store bought pie crust will work just fine. It will probably take 1 1/2. I hope this helps.
~Miss