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.
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.
- For another holiday favorite, try these Brown Sugar Pecan Pie Bars.
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.
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
What temperature do I cook the crust and how long? I dont think it ever says.
Hi Cynthia,
I got it updated, thanks for letting me know!
~Milisa
How long do you boil for? I know a thicker consistency but how thick?
Oh my heavens! Costco just started back up with Strawberries! Hubby and I made this last weekend! It was fabulous!
How have I not made this yet? Looks amazing.
I would love to make this pie, but everyplace I click takes me to something else, and I can never find the actual recipe.
Hi Linda,
If you click on this link: https://www.missinthekitchen.com/wp-json/mv-create/v1/creations/444/print it will take you to just the recipe. Sorry for the confusion.
~Milisa
Can the sugar be replaced by Splenda and also sugar free jello. Asking for a diabetic. Thank you
Hi Pat,
You can actually use sugar free jello and just skip the extra sugar, no need to substitute.
~ Milisa
My apologies. I finally found the recipe after scrolling past your cute story, several pictures, and links to other recipes. I’m excited to try this – I think my family will love it. Thank you!
Linda,
No worries! I hope y’all love it!
~Milisa
I am making tonight and my crust was crumbly and spread in the pan fine. My problem was when I went to poke the fork holes, it brought up the crust. What happens if you don’t have the fork holes?
Crust way to thick. Next time I will use only 1 cup flour. That’s the crust in the 3 layer chocolate pie. Also the time to cook the sauce. Way to long. I had to cook it like 30 minutes. You can wait and add the jello power after it thickens. We loved it but I will twik it a little next time.
I just made this slab pie. The crust is cooling as we speak. It looks so good! Can’t wait to try it!
Hi Nancy,
SO glad you got the chance to try it!
~ Milisa
Thank you for sharing this recipe shared with me by a friend. Funny because unknown to her, I bought a large tub of strawberries today. For diabetic needs, perhaps Diet 7UP or Diet Ginger Ale would be a better substitution than water? I am not a fan of diet soft drinks myself but it seems the carbonation would enhance the recipe better than water?. Or perhaps a citrus flavored club soda? Just my thoughts. I will try this with my suggested substitutions and share results— if interested?
Can we use diet strawberry jello powder or do we have to use the regular kind?
I don’t have a sheet pan, so I’m going to buy one for this recipe. Before I do, what size/kind is yours?
Can you use water instead of sprite?
This pie is a family favorite at our home! I was worried about the sugar too. I used 1/2 Stevia and 1/2 cane sugar for the glaze. Additionally, I used 1 small box of sugar free jello and diet sprite. It was delicious! For the crust, I used the named ingredients and did not substitute the sugar because it was such a small amount.