Best Crustless Strawberry Pie Recipe

Skip the gluten-free pie crust altogether! The best crustless strawberry pie recipe relies on the pie filling to hold its own. You won’t even miss the flaky crust or a rolling pin! The fresh, ripe-in-season strawberries with the sugar and the JELL-O create a beautiful, delicious gluten-free fruit pie! Trust me, even gluten-eating people will love this fresh strawberry pie!

piece of strawberry pie on a white plate with a fork and a napkin.

There is something magical about strawberry season. It is such a short season, and the berries are full of flavor and so beautiful. Their bright red color makes this fresh strawberry pie pop off the plate. Top it with a bit of whipped cream, and it is perfect!

handful of fresh strawberries in a strawberry field.

I modified a fresh strawberry pie recipe from an old church cookbook that has been in my family for years. I cannot even eat a different type of strawberry pie without wishing it was this version. It is my favorite pie recipe! This strawberry pie has simple ingredients. It is also so easy to skip the traditional flaky crust and make a crustless version. From the first time you try it, this gluten-free pie will be your favorite recipe! Need another pie option, try crustless blueberry pie - also delicious!

Ingredients

Fresh Strawberries
Sugar
Strawberry JELL-O
Cornstarch

See the recipe card for the exact measurements and complete instructions. Selected ingredients are based on current serving sizes measured by the Monash App at the time of publishing. As always, follow your gut and modify as needed.

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Instructions

medium saucepan with water, sugar and cornstarch.

In a medium saucepan, add the water, sugar, and cornstarch. Cook until the mixture thickens. Once it starts to boil, it will thicken quickly.

medium saucepan with water, sugar, cornstarch and jello.

Then add one small package of strawberry JELL-O.

pie plate filled with strawberries, and a cookbook.

Cool the mixture and pour over whole strawberries placed into pie plate.

filled pie plate with a red saucepan in background brushing the berries with the glaze.

Put the pie pan into the fridge and allow it to cool and set. Once it is cool, you can slice it and serve it with whipped cream.

Variations

Fruit Options - Add blueberries and raspberries! Make it a triple-berry crustless pie!
JELL-O - Use a box of raspberry JELL-O instead of strawberry!

More Strawberry Recipes

Want to enjoy the flavor of freshly picked strawberries from the field all year? Make a batch or two of strawberry freezer jam! Make a classic gluten-free strawberry shortcake to use up more of your berries.

FAQs

What happens if my crustless pie doesn’t set?

More than likely, the sugar didn’t fully dissolve in the first step. Pour the unset pie over a scoop of vanilla ice cream and make it a sundae!

Is there a dairy-free option for whip cream?

There is a great coconut cream option at Aldi grocery store!

Can I use brown sugar instead of white sugar in this pie recipe?

I would not recommend it. White sugar pairs well with the strawberries and keeps the flavor more about the berries and less about the sugar flavor.

How many strawberries can I have on a low FODMAP diet?

You will want to cut your crustless strawberry pie into small pieces. Monash University says six strawberries or 75 grams is a safe serving. This is at the time of publishing. However, test the amount of strawberries you can safely tolerate without symptoms. Listen to your gut and modify as necessary.

Crustless Strawberry Pie On The Go

We are out and about in June during peak strawberry season. Whether it is softball games or camping, we are rarely home. In order to enjoy the strawberry season, I needed to create a way to take our best crustless strawberry pie recipe on the go!

small plastic container of strawberry pie.

I created mini crustless strawberry pies! We could enjoy them while camping or sitting at the ball field—all the best things of June, softball, camping, and strawberry pies. Nobody is missing strawberry season at our house!