Strawberry Slab Pie
Strawberry Slab Pie is the ultimate summer dessert—easy to make, feeds a crowd, and tastes just like grandma’s classic pie! Made with sweet, juicy strawberries in a buttery crust, it’s perfect for backyard barbecues, potlucks, and holiday celebrations.
I have been making this strawberry pie recipe for ages. It is so good, so so good.
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Slab Pies are all over the magazines and pinterest and thought that it is the best idea ever, especially for holidays summer cookouts. I made a quick shortbread crust that didn’t require any rolling like regular pie dough. I will be definitely using this shortbread crust for other pies.
Ingredients for Fresh Strawberry Pie
Crust:
- All Purpose Flour
- Granulated Sugar
- Kosher salt
- Butter
Pie Filling:
- Strawberry Jello
- Granulated Sugar
- Cornstarch
- Salt
- Sprite
- Fresh Strawberries
- Whipped Topping
How to Make Strawberry Slab Pie
- Mix flour, sugar, salt and butter together until crumbly.
- Press into a 18 x 12 -inch baking sheet pan and prick all over with a fork. Bake.
- Add a jello, sugar, cornstarch, salt and Sprite to a saucepan and bring to a boil and whisk until thickened.
- Remove from heat and cool.Slice strawberries. Arrange over crust. Pour filling over strawberries Refrigerate 2 hours or until set.
- Garnish with whipped topping.
Recipe Notes
- Sugar Substitute: Readers have made this with sugar substitute such as splenda with good results.
- Sugar-Free Jello: Sugar- Free Jello works in this recipe.
- Sprite Substitute: Sprite Zero or Water can be used in place of the sprite.
- Pie Crust: Use 2 refrigerated pie crusts in place of the shortbread crust if desired. Bake before filling.
- Make into Round Pies: Use 2, 9-inch pie plates instead of the cookie sheet pan if desired.
- Frozen Berries: Frozen berries are not recommended for this recipe, fresh strawberries or raspberries work best.
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Why You Will Love this Strawberry Pie with Jello
- This strawberry pie with jello 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 make ahead and 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 for occasions like Easter and Fourth of July celebrations. I just know you are going to love it!
More Slab Pies You Will Love
- Peach Slab Pie is another simple version of this recipe and I am not sure which is my favorite! If you try them let me know which one you like best!
- Mixed Berry Slab Pie is filled with strawberries, blueberries and blackberries with a flaky crust.
- Caramel Apple Slab Pie is always a crowd favorite with tart apples, crumb topping and sweet caramel drizzle.
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More Strawberry Recipes to Check Out
- Easy Strawberry Cake – So simple to make, this sheet cake is filled with strawberry flavor and topped with a sweet strawberry icing.
- No Bake Strawberry Cheesecake – My go-to dessert for any special occasion and it’s perfect to make ahead.
- Strawberry Crisp – This is a must-try recipe to make that is beyond easy and when topped with vanilla ice cream it is absolutely delicious.
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.
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.
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.
Don’t miss the video to see how simple this dessert comes together!
Strawberry Slab Pie is everything you love about classic strawberry pie, made easier for serving a crowd. It’s the kind of dessert that disappears fast—bright, fresh, and totally irresistible. Add it to your summer baking list and be ready to share the recipe—everyone will be asking for it!
Have you tried this Strawberry Pie Recipe? Please leave a comment and a rating below and let us know how it turned out!
Strawberry Slab Pie
Ingredients
for the crust:
- 2 ¼ cup all purpose flour
- ¼ cup sugar
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup cold butter cut into cubes
for the pie:
- 6 oz strawberry jello
- 1 ½ cups sugar
- ⅓ cup cornstarch
- ½ tsp salt
- 20 oz sprite 2 1/2 cups
- 32 oz strawberries washed and tops removed
- Whipped topping or whipped cream for garnish.
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°.
- Mix flour, sugar, salt and butter together until crumbly.
- Press into a 18 x 12 inch sheet pan and prick all over with a fork.
- Bake 22-25 minutes or until light brown.
- Remove from oven and cool on a wire rack.
- 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.
Video
Notes
- Sugar Substitute: Readers have made this with sugar substitute such as splenda with good results.
- Sugar-Free Jello: Sugar- Free Jello works in this recipe.
- Sprite Substitute: Sprite Zero or Water can be used in place of the sprite.
- Pie Crust: Use 2 refrigerated pie crusts in place of the shortbread crust if desired. Bake before filling.
- Make into Round Pies: Use 2, 9-inch pie plates instead of the cookie sheet pan if desired.
- Frozen Berries: Frozen berries are not recommended for this recipe, fresh strawberries or raspberries work best.
Nutrition
Recipe originally shared in 2016, updated with recipe substitutions and notes.
My crust stuck to my pie dish . What would cause this.
Hi Dolores,
It could depend on what kind of pan you are using. I usually use a rimmed sheet pan that is metal. Spraying with non stick cooking spray would keep it from sticking.
~ Milisa
Hi
I’m not a fan of using pop. Can you explain why sprite (pop) instead of water? Doesn’t the combination of sweet sprite with sugar jello cause it to be overly sweet? Looks like a lovely recipe. I’m trying how to figure out how to avoid using pop. Thanks!
Hi Karen,
You can skip the pop and just use water and it will turn out just fine. I hope you try it.
~ Milisa
Can Thisbe made sugar free.
Hi Virginia,
You can use diet sprite and skip the extra sugar in the filling along with sugar free jello. Use a sugar substitute or regular pie crust.
~ Milisa
Have you ever used diet Sprite to make this?
RaDawn,
Others have made it with sugar free jello and diet sprite or water and also some folks skip the sugar or use sugar substitute. This recipe is actually pretty forgiving. I hope you enjoy it!
~ Milisa
So I specifically bought strawberries to try this recipe. I did not have Sprite but I did have a can of Liquid Death Severed Lime which I used instead and added a little cinnamon to my glaze(I always add cinnamon). The glaze isn’t super sweet and I know the strawberries I purchased are naturally tart. Much nicer than canning strawberry jam in hot weather! Thank you for sharing.
Lynda,
I’m so glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for sharing your substitutions and the cinnamon is an interesting idea, I will have to try that!
~ Milisa
This recipe was a huge hit with my kids! You can’t go wrong with jello and strawberries!
Hi Alicia,
Hard to go wrong with that combo!
~ Milisa
I made this exactly as written and served it with some homemade whipped cream. It released perfectly from the pan and it was a big hit with my family
Hi Amy,
I am so glad it worked for you and was a big hit. Thank you for stopping by with your review and 5 star rating, it helps so much!
~ Milisa
Why post a summer recipe in winter?
Hi Dianne,
Well you can buy strawberries all year long and in the south, strawberry season starts in February. I hope that makes sense, it’s a great recipe to feed a crowd any time of the year.
~ Milisa
Have you ever made using puff pastry instead of pie crust?
I was thinking of trying that.
Hi Christi,
I think that would work! Let me know how it turns out if you try it.
~ Milisa