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Home » Recipes » Recipes for Summer Celebrations

Shoney's Strawberry Pie (with Jello)

Published: Jun 1, 2023 Last Updated: Jun 1, 2023 by Marye 1165 words. | About 6 minutes to read this article.

4 hours hrs 20 minutes mins
This copycat Shoney's strawberry pie goes together in no time! Big, juicy strawberries are piled in a flaky baked crust (use homemade or store bought to save time!) and covered in a thick strawberry glaze that's made super easy with Jello.
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If you remember Shoney's or Big Boy's desserts you'll love this easy copycat recipe! No-bake pie goes together fast and is welcome at every festivity from Mother's Day through Labor Day!

Strawberry Rhubarb pie is another favorite summer dessert - be sure to check it out!

Close up of a slice of strawberry pie.
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  • ❤️ Why you'll love this recipe
  • 🧾 Ingredients
  • 🔪 Instructions
  • 🥄 Equipment
  • 🎥 Video
  • 💭 Things to know
  • 👩🏻‍🍳 FAQs
  • 📚Related recipes
  • 📖 Variations
  • 🥫 How to store leftovers
  • 🍽️ Serve with...
  • 📞 The last word
  • 📖 Recipe
  • 💬 Comments

❤️ Why you'll love this recipe

Just 10 minutes of prep time and a few hours in the refrigerator gives you a dessert worthy of any potluck or church supper.

This simple, no bake, strawberry pie is just how I remember it from Shoney's Big Boy. Giant, ripe berries, sweet Jello glaze, and a buttery crust that created a shower of flakes with every bite.

🧾 Ingredients

Ingredients needed for this recipe.

🔪 Instructions

Note: This is an overview of the instructions. The full instructions are in the green recipe card below.

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  1. Stem and slice fresh strawberries.
  2. Place berries in the baked pie shell. Set aside.
  3. Mix the sugar, cornstarch, and water in a heavy saucepan.
  4. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.
  5. Cook until thick and clear.
  6. You can leave a "track" on the back of a spoon with your finger when it's thick enough.
  7. Remove from heat and stir in the gelatin until all the crystals are dissolved.
  8. Pour carefully over the berries in the baked pie crust.
  9. Refrigerate pie, covered, at least 4 hours or overnight.

🥄 Equipment

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You'll need the following items to make this recipe successfully.

  • small saucepan
  • measuring cups and spoons
  • pie pan (if you're not using a frozen pie crust)

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💭 Things to know

Expert Tip: You can tell that the Jello is fully dissolved by putting some in a spoon, dipping your finger in and rubbing the glaze between your fingers. If you don't feel any crystals then you're good to go.

  • Wash the berries the day before and let them dry. That way you aren't adding extra liquid to the pie and making the filling watery.
  • Adding a few drops of red food color will give you a deeper red color.
  • Some people leave the berries whole and put them in the crust with the pointy end up. This makes it hard to eat, in my opinion, but you can try it and see if you like it that way.
  • When the glaze is fully cooked it will be clear, thick, and will leave a track on the back of a spoon when you run your finger through it.
  • The glaze must be completely cooled before adding it to the strawberries.
  • Save time by using a store-bought, refrigerated pie crust.
  • This pie MUST be refrigerated at least 4 hours! Overnight is better.

👩🏻‍🍳 FAQs

Here are the questions I am most frequently asked about this recipe.

Can I use frozen berries instead of fresh?

You can! It will even help the pie set up faster. If you use frozen berries stir them into the Jello glaze before putting them in the crust, then just pour the whole thing in the crust.

Can Strawberry Jello pie be frozen?

Nope. The gelatin breaks down and it's a mess when it thaws.

How long is it good for?

Store any leftovers, covered in plastic wrap, in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Overhead view of a strawberry pie.
Shoney's strawberry pie recipe is easy to make with fresh berries and Jello!

If you'd like to make a homemade whipped cream that won't break down to top this with give my copycat Cool Whip a try! It's got the flavor and texture of whipped cream but will last a couple of days in the refrigerator without getting watery!

📚Related recipes

Here are more strawberry desserts that you'll love -

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  • Fresh Strawberry and Cream Tart is done in the French way with a sweet crust, a creamy base, and plump strawberries. It's super easy and delicious!
  • Strawberry Chantilly Cake is layers of creamy frosting, tender cake, and strawberries. Everyone loves it!
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📖 Variations

  • You can substitute raspberries and raspberry gelatin for the strawberries and strawberry gelatin.
  • Mix ripe banana slices in with the fresh berries for a strawberry banana pie.
  • I like to use my own homemade crust but you can make this a truly no-bake strawberry by using a shortbread or graham cracker crust!

🥫 How to store leftovers

Cover leftover strawberry pie with plastic wrap or put in a pie container that has an airtight seal. Refrigerate for up to 4 days.

This pie does not freeze well.

🍽️ Serve with...

Serve this classic strawberry pie with a scoop of ice cream or a big dollop of whipped cream.

📞 The last word

This pie brings back so many happy memories of Sunday dinners "out".

The fresh strawberry flavor just pops - if you've never had this pie you are in for a treat!

If you click on the number of servings in the recipe card you can adjust the measurements up or down for the exact number of servings you need.

If you love this recipe please give it a 5 star rating. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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Top of the pie showing texture of the filling.
4.71 from 44 votes

Shoney's Strawberry Pie Recipe

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This copycat Shoney's strawberry pie goes together in no time! Big, juicy strawberries are piled in a flaky baked crust (use homemade or store bought to save time!) and covered in a thick strawberry glaze that's made super easy with Jello.
Course Dessert- Pie
Cuisine Amercian Heritage
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes
Chilling: 4 hours hours
Total Time: 4 hours hours 20 minutes minutes
Servings:8
Calories:242
Author:Marye Audet-White
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Equipment Needed

  • Pie Pan

Ingredients

  • 2 cups strawberries, washed, hulled, and sliced
  • ⅔ cup sugar
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 ¼ cup water
  • 3 ounce box strawberry gelatin
  • 1 9-inch pie crust, store bought or homemade

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Instructions

  • Blind bake the crust with pie weights or according to instructions (usually 350F for 15 - 20 minutes).
  • Let cool.
  • Place berries in the pie crust. Set aside.
  • Mix the sugar, cornstarch, and water in a heavy saucepan. Stir until all the cornstarch is dissolved.
  • Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.
  • Cook until thick and clear.
  • Remove from heat and stir in the gelatin until all the crystals are dissolved.
  • Remove from heat and let cool completely.
  • Pour carefully over the berries in the pie crust.
  • Refrigerate pie, covered, at least 4 hours or overnight.

Notes

  • Adding a few drops of red food color will give you a deeper red color.
  • You can tell that the Jello is fully dissolved by putting some in a spoon, dipping your finger in and rubbing the glaze between your fingers. If you don't feel any crystals then you're good to go.
  • You can make raspberry pie with this recipe by substituting raspberries and raspberry jello for the strawberry.
  • Some people leave the berries whole and put them in the crust with the pointy end up. This makes it hard to eat, in my opinion, but you can try it and see if you like it that way.
  • Serve with a big spoonful of whipped cream on top!
You'll find more helpful tips and variations in the body of the post.

Nutrition Facts

Calories: 242kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 155mg | Potassium: 79mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information is estimated as a courtesy. If using for medical purposes, please verify information using your own nutritional calculator. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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    First published Feb 15, 2017. Last updated June 1, 2023 for better readability and instructions.

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    1. Tracey L Pedigo

      June 03, 2022 at 1:21 am

      Thank you for sharing this recipe. I used frozen berries, and I cannot wait to try it, in 4 hours. My Granny made a strawberry pie, and I miss her so much. This recipe was made with her on my mind, and happier days of childhood. Thank you for bringing that immer of joy ; however brief, back to my heart. I don't get that often. Many thanks.
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    2. Kim k

      July 21, 2021 at 8:08 pm

      5 stars
      I’m not known for my ability to cook or bake. But this pie turned out fabulous!! Usually my husband will say something is “okay”. This got a “Really good!”. If I can do this justice - anyone can!!

      Reply
    3. Kat

      June 28, 2021 at 11:16 am

      5 stars
      Just made this pie yesterday’ it wasn’t like the Restaurant one, but came in as a close second!

      Reply
    4. Angela Downs

      June 02, 2021 at 5:36 pm

      I loved this recipe!! It was amazing. Easy to fix and my family loved it. Thank you for the recipe, I will br using it again very soon!!

      Reply
    5. Patsy

      August 28, 2020 at 2:24 pm

      Marye I Love everything about your website, so many good recipes and helpful information concerning each and every one of them.....Keep up the good work young Lady, I’m enjoying every minute of it, very helpful..

      Reply
      • Marye

        August 28, 2020 at 5:41 pm

        Awww Patsy- you're sweet! Thank you!

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    6. Suzanne

      August 28, 2020 at 12:55 pm

      I would only use strawberry jello made from real organic grass fed gelatin and fresh/frozen organic strawberries, never the junk in the box. How could I change the recipe to accommodate this change?

      Reply
      • Marye

        August 28, 2020 at 5:41 pm

        You would need to find a gelatin that fits your diet preferences. I can't help you with that. We only eat junk.

        Reply
    7. Stephanie Manley

      February 20, 2017 at 8:03 am

      Your strawberry pie looks amazing. I love a good strawberry pie. I will have to give your recipe a try soon!

      Reply
      • Marye Audet

        February 22, 2017 at 2:58 pm

        Thank you! I hope you like it Stephanie!

        Reply

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