This strawberry pie tastes JUST like the classic pie from Frisch’s Big Boy/Shoneys! It uses 6 simple ingredients, and a pre-made pie crust to make it easy!
Classic fresh strawberry pie… if you’ve never had it, you absolutely MUST try it! This copycat version tastes JUST like the Frisch’s Big Boy or Shoneys treat, and is made super easy. Just 6 common ingredients and an easy pre-made frozen pie crust… you can totally do this!
You guys, I’m so excited to share this pie with you all today!! Here in Cincinnati, Spring means two things… Reds baseball, and Frisch’s Big Boy will be serving strawberry pie soon.
But now I don’t have to wait, I can have this pie any time I want… and so can YOU!
Aside from my crust issues lol, this is actually a really easy pie to make!
- Pre-bake the pie crust (according to the package directions), and let cool
- Boil water, sugar and cornstarch until thick, then whisk in dry strawberry gelatin
- Let mixture cool slightly, whisking occasionally
- Slice strawberries and add them to baked pie crust
- Pour gelatin mixture over the top, refrigerate for at least 4 hours
And don’t forget the whipped cream!! Of course, it’s optional, but I think a dollop really tastes awesome!
If you’re reading this and going, “hey, that’s a Shoney’s pie!”, I’m pretty sure Shoney’s and Frisch’s Big Boy are owned by the same company, because they’re menus are nearly identical (from what I’ve seen). Frisch’s Big Boy is just the regional restaurant around here 🙂
We love to serve this strawberry pie year round, but it always tastes best during the Spring and Summer months (when the strawberries are freshest). It would be perfect for Memorial Day, Independence Day, Sunday, Tuesday… basically any day that ends in y 😉
I really hope you all make and enjoy this Copycat Frisch’s Big Boy Fresh Strawberry Pie!!
Did you make this? Be sure to leave a review below and tag me @the_chunky_chef on Facebook and Instagram!
Ingredients
- 1 frozen pie crust (deep dish if you can find it)
- 1 1/4 cups water
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 3 Tbsp cornstarch
- 3 Tbsp dry strawberry gelatin (like Jello - about 1/2 a 3 oz box)
- 2 cups sliced strawberries (sliced in half or quarters, depending on size of berries)
- whipped cream, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prick bottom and sides of frozen pie crust with fork, and bake according to package directions. If you're worried about the crust puffing up, before baking, place a piece of parchment paper inside the crust and add about a cup of dried beans or rice. Let cool.
- To a small sauce pan, add water, sugar, and cornstarch and whisk to combine. Heat over MED heat until boiling, reduce heat a bit and simmer several minutes, until thickened.
- Whisk in dry strawberry gelatin and set aside to cool, stirring occasionally.
- Wash and slice strawberries, then add to cooled pie crust. Pour strawberry gelatin mixture over strawberries. Refrigerate at least 4 hours, until set.
- Serve cold, with whipped cream if desired.
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Nancy D. says
SO EASY AND VERY GOOD!! Our Shoney’s have all closed down around me. Nice to have a Strawberry Pie just like I used to get there! 😃
Janelle says
Made this strawberry pie and it was so good. Very easy and quick. Thank you for sharing the recipe.
Rita says
I made this pie using my friends homegrown strawberries, it was delicious!
My husband couldn’t wait for the pie to set up so we had a slice and then used a prop under the pie dish so it could finish setting up. Oh with homemade whipped topping Yummy! Thanks for sharing.
Rick says
Sure love this pie. Easy and delicious. Suggestion: If using a premade pie crust that’s rolled up, use a quality crust that will hold together well and let it come to room temp before unrolling.
Bonita Love says
It’s WONDERFUL and quick to make
Mary Vanhouten says
Very easy
Charlene says
Easy and delicious!