Big Boy's Strawberry Pie

Copycat Big Boy Restaurant fresh strawberry pie with a buttery homemade crust and a glossy 7-Up glaze — bright, sweet, and absolutely stunning.

AmericanVegetarianAdvanced90 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings
8
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 0.3 tsp salt
  • 3/8 cup butter
  • 1 0.5 tbsp vegetable shortening
  • 2 tbsp ice water
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 pint fresh strawberries, washed and hulled
  • 12 oz 7-UP soda
  • 1 cup whipped cream, for serving

Instructions

  1. 1

    Combine flour and salt in a food processor. Cut in butter and shortening; process until mixture resembles coarse meal. Add ice water drop by drop, processing briefly. Wrap dough and chill 1 hour.

  2. 2

    Remove from refrigerator and let stand 15 minutes before rolling out. Roll into a circle and fit into a 9-inch pie pan. Bake blind at 375°F (190°C) until golden, about 12 minutes. Cool completely.

  3. 3

    In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch, and 7-UP. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring, until mixture becomes thick and clear. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature.

  4. 4

    Once cooled, add a couple drops of red food coloring to the glaze.

  5. 5

    Cut strawberries and arrange in the cooled pie shell. Pour the glaze evenly over the berries.

  6. 6

    Refrigerate until set, about 30 minutes. Serve topped with whipped cream.

Tags

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