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    Home Ā» Recipes Ā» Baking & Desserts

    Gluten-Free Vegan Strawberry Pie

    Last updated - July 14, 2021; Published - May 30, 2018 By Rhian Williams 18 Comments

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    A slice of strawberry pie topped with white cream and a sprig of mint on a white plate with pink flowers against a grey background

    ThisĀ Gluten-Free Vegan Strawberry Pie isĀ crispy and flaky,Ā fresh and fruity, andĀ sweet and juicy!

    Photo of a strawberry pie with a slice cut out of it in a white pie dish

    I'm back with anotherĀ healthier version of a traditional dessertĀ that's perfect for picnics and BBQs and other such summery occasions!

    Why you'll love this Gluten-Free Vegan Strawberry Pie:

    • This Strawberry Pie is packed with fresh strawberries for natural strawberry flavour and bright scarlet colour, which means there's no artificial colouring or flavouring required.
    • This Strawberry Pie is a perfect way to showcase all the ripe seasonal strawberries, especially if you have a lot to use up. The simple combination of the crispy pastry crust, fruity strawberry jelly and juicy fresh strawberries is exquisite, especially when slathered with fluffy clouds ofĀ coconut whipped cream.
    • I love this pastry crust as it can be pressed into the pie dish with your fingertips, which not only means it's quick and easy to make, but it also requires much less kitchen clean-up, as there's no floured surface or rolling pin needed!
    • This Strawberry Pie is perfect for entertaining as it's simple to make, is bound to be a crowd pleaser (who doesn't love strawberries?), and it can easily be made in advance.

    Photo of a slice of strawberry pie topped with cream and a sprig of mint against a white plate with pink flowers

    How to make this Gluten-Free Vegan Strawberry Pie

    Scroll down to the bottom of the post for the full recipe.

    • Combine all the ingredients for the pastry dough in a glass mixing bowl.
    Tip: Add the water a few tablespoons at a time so that you don’t add too much!
    • Place the pastry dough into a greased pie dish and use your fingers to carefully press it across the bottom and up the sides of the dish.
    • You can use a fork or your fingers to create a pretty pattern around the edge if you like.

    Tip: Use a fork to pierce the surface (remember the sides too!) of the pastry, so that it doesn’t puff up in the oven. Alternatively, you can use baking beans.

    Photo of a pie crust with lots of holes poked in the surface in a white pie dish against a marble background

    • Bake in the oven forĀ 30 minutes.

    Tip:Ā Leave to cool slightly before pouring in the filling.

    How is the strawberry jelly filling made?

    Inspired by how I packed in loads of fresh strawberries to make thisĀ Strawberry Cake, the jelly filling is made by blending up fresh strawberries, which adds even more strawberry flavour, and completely natural, vibrant red colour.

    Photo of a pile of strawberries on a marble background

    The vegan jelly is made using agar,Ā which is a natural jelly-like substance that comes from algae. It’s super healthy and high in fibre. It was first discovered in Japan, and is used in many traditional Japanese desserts such as anmitsu.

    • Place the strawberries, lemon juice and maple syrup in a food processorĀ or blenderĀ (or use a hand-held stick blender) and whizz until completely smooth.

    Photo of strawberry purƩe in a glass

    • Transfer into a pan and bring to the boil.
    • Turn down the heat, add the agar, mix well and simmer for a few minutes before turning off the heat.
    Tip:Ā The strawberry jelly needs to be poured into the pastry crust immediately otherwise it might set in the pan!
    • Place the sliced strawberries into the pastry crust.

    Photo of a pie crust filled with sliced strawberries in a white pie dish against a marble background

    • Pour over the jelly mixture - it's easiest to do this using a measuring jug!

    Photo of a pie crust filled with sliced strawberries with a jug pouring strawberry sauce into it

    • Leave to cool and place in the fridge for at least a few hours until the jelly has set completely.

    Photo of a strawberry pie in a white pie dish against a marble background

    How long does this Strawberry Pie keep for?

    It does taste best when fresh, but keeps well covered in the fridge for up to a few days.

    Photo of a strawberry pie topped with a sprig of mint in a white pie dish against a marble background

    Where can you buy agar?

    You can get hold of agar in local health stores, Asian supermarkets, and probably your local supermarket too.

    Photo of a slice of strawberry pie topped with whipped cream and a sprig of mint on a pink plate against a grey background

    Substitutions you can make to this recipe:

    • you can replace the gluten-free flourĀ in the pastry crust with rice flour
    • you can replace the gluten-free flour with plain flour if you’re not gluten-free
    • you can use any type of liquid sweetener: maple syrup, agave syrup, brown rice syrup etc
    • you can substitute the strawberriesĀ with raspberries, cherries, blueberries or mango!

    Photo of a strawberry pie with a slice cut out of it in a white pie dish

    More vegan strawberry dessert recipes:

    • Strawberry Cake
    • Matcha Strawberry Cake
    • Strawberry Chocolate Truffles
    • Strawberry Trifle
    • Strawberry Sponge Layer Cake

    If you try out this recipe or anything else from my blog,Ā I’d really love to hear anyĀ feedback! Please give it a rating, leave a comment, or tag a photo @rhiansrecipes #rhiansrecipes onĀ Instagram! Thank you.

    Photo of a slice of strawberry pie topped with whipped cream and a sprig of mint on a pink plate against a grey background

    Gluten-Free Vegan Strawberry Pie

    This Gluten-Free Vegan Strawberry Pie is crispy and flaky, fresh and fruity, and sweet and juicy!
    4.65 from 17 votes
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: gluten-free strawberry pie, vegan strawberry dessert, vegan strawberry pie
    Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 40 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 1 hour hour
    Servings: 8
    Calories: 185kcal
    Author: Rhian Williams

    Ingredients

    For the pastry:

    • 30 g (ā…› cup) coconut oil
    • 75 g (ā…” cup) gluten-free flour blend (or sub rice flour, or plain all-purpose flour if not gluten-free)
    • 75 g (ā…” cup) ground almonds (almond meal) *
    • 7 tablespoons water

    For the strawberry jelly:

    • 200 g (7 oz) fresh strawberries , hulled and roughly chopped
    • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
    • 8 tablespoons maple syrup (or sub any other sweetener)
    • 1 teaspoon agar (check instructions on packet as quantities needed can vary between brands)

    To assemble:

    • 255 g (9 oz) fresh strawberries , hulled and finely sliced

    To serve (optional):

    • Coconut whipped cream

    Instructions

    For the pastry:

    • Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius (350 degrees Fahrenheit)
    • Combine all ingredients in a large bowl until it forms a firm dough - add the water a few tablespoons at a time so that you don’t add too much!
    • You can keep this pastry dough in the fridge for up to a day if you like, but there is no need to chill it before using
    • Place the pastry dough into a greased pie dish and use your fingers to carefully press it across the bottom and up the sides of the dish - I used a 20.5 cm/8 inch pie dish
    • Use a fork to pierce the surface (remember the sides too!) of the pastry, so that it doesn’t puff up in the oven. Alternatively, you can use baking beans
    • Bake in the oven for around 30 minutes, until the pastry crust is firm to the touch and golden brown
    • Leave to cool slightly before pouring in the strawberry jelly

    For the strawberry jelly:

    • Place the strawberries, lemon juice and maple syrup in a food processor or blender (or use a hand-held stick blender) and whizz until completely smooth
    • Transfer the mixture into a measuring jug and top up with water until the mixture reaches the 300ml (1 ¼ cup) mark
    • Transfer the mixture into a pan and bring to the boil
    • Turn down the heat, add the agar, mix well and simmer for a few minutes before turning off the heat
    • The strawberry jelly needs to be poured into the pastry crust immediately otherwise it might set in the pan!

    To assemble:

    • Place the sliced strawberries into the pastry crust
    • Pour over the jelly mixture
    • Leave to cool and place in the fridge for at least a few hours until the jelly has set completely
    • Serve with coconut whipped cream, if desired
    • Tastes best when fresh, but keeps covered in the fridge for up to a few days

    Notes

    *You can alternatively useĀ almond flour
    Nutrition Facts
    Gluten-Free Vegan Strawberry Pie
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 185 Calories from Fat 72
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 8g12%
    Saturated Fat 3g15%
    Sodium 3mg0%
    Potassium 132mg4%
    Carbohydrates 26g9%
    Fiber 2g8%
    Sugar 15g17%
    Protein 3g6%
    Vitamin C 34.9mg42%
    Calcium 56mg6%
    Iron 0.9mg5%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    1. Katie

      May 31, 2018 at 9:33 pm

      5 stars
      Have never tried a strawberry pie like this before, it seemed quite strange but the recipe was really easy I really loved it

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      • Rhian Williams

        May 31, 2018 at 11:35 pm

        Amazing, thank you so much really glad to hear that!

    2. Anonymous

      June 10, 2018 at 7:07 pm

      5 stars
      Delicious

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      • Rhian Williams

        June 11, 2018 at 7:18 am

        Thank you so much!

    3. Maria

      June 15, 2018 at 10:21 pm

      5 stars
      Hi Rhian,
      Just to let you know that I love your recipes. I made the strawberry pie today and I've already eaten half of it on my own...! It's my first time working with agar agar, the texture is quite firm, I was expecting it to be more jelly like. The agar that I used told me to mix the powder into the cold liquid and then bring it up to the boil and so that's what I did. But I don't know if that changes the consistency of the strawberry jelly. Also when I measured the strawberry puree, it was already 500 mls of liquid and so I didn't add any extra water as you suggested in your recipe (do you think this made a difference to the consistency of the jelly?)
      I loved the pastry crust. I also made your chocolate and peanut butter layer cake last week and it was amazing. Tomorrow I'm going to make the blueberry cheesecake, I can't wait. Thanks for all your hard work and for putting out great gluten-free vegan recipes which are simple to follow and which always work.

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      • Rhian Williams

        June 16, 2018 at 1:22 am

        Hi Maria, thank you so much for your kind words! I'm so pleased to hear you like my recipes. Thank you for sharing about your experiences with agar agar - the texture is a little firmer than jelly. And you were right to follow the instructions on your packet, as the way you need to use it can vary between brands. And yes that was the right decision not to add any extra water if your strawberry purƩe was already quite liquidy! I hope you'll like the blueberry cheesecake! Thank you so much again!

    4. Vix

      November 07, 2018 at 4:20 am

      This looks yummy. Do you think it would work if the strawberries were cooked? My daughter likes strawberry juice and icing, not eating strawberries.

      Reply
      • Rhian Williams

        November 07, 2018 at 2:55 pm

        Thank you! Yes that should be fine!

    5. Paula

      January 18, 2019 at 2:52 am

      5 stars
      Super delicious and really easy to make! Just in case this is useful for someone, I make your pie crust in a pot so you can do it even without an oven! (I think it's important that it has to be a really heavy one with a thick bottom so it doesn't burn the content). I made 6 pies so far and all were just perfect. Thank you!!! šŸ™‚

      Reply
      • Rhian Williams

        January 18, 2019 at 11:34 am

        Aw yay thank you so much, so glad you liked it! That's really helpful to know about making it in a pot!

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