Strawberry Parfait Pie

Pregătirea ingredientelor

Ingrediente

Mod de preparare

Pas cu pas

1. 1

   Place the frozen strawberries in a colander set over a bowl to thaw completely and allow excess liquid to drain away.

   Aproximativ 1 min.

   Nota bucătarului: Press the strawberries gently to release more liquid for a firmer pie filling.

2. 2

   Bring the water to a rolling boil in a small saucepan or kettle.

   Aproximativ 5 min.

3. 3

   In a large heatproof bowl, pour the boiling water over the strawberry gelatin powder.

   Aproximativ 1 min.

4. 4

   Whisk for about 2 minutes until the gelatin powder is completely dissolved.

   Aproximativ 2 min.

5. 5

   Add scoops of the vanilla ice cream to the hot gelatin mixture.

   Aproximativ 2 min.

6. 6

   Stir continuously until the ice cream is fully melted and the mixture is smooth and uniform in color.

   Aproximativ 3 min.

7. 7

   Place the bowl in the refrigerator to chill for 60-90 minutes, until the mixture has thickened to the consistency of unbeaten egg whites.

   Aproximativ 1 oră

   Nota bucătarului: Check the mixture every 20 minutes. Do not let it set completely, or it will become lumpy.

8. 8

   Remove the thickened mixture from the refrigerator and beat it with a whisk until smooth.

   Aproximativ 2 min.

9. 9

   Gently fold the drained, thawed strawberries into the gelatin mixture using a spatula.

   Aproximativ 2 min.

10. 10

    Pour the filling into the pre-made graham cracker crust and spread it evenly.

    Aproximativ 2 min.

11. 11

    Refrigerate the pie for at least 4 hours, or overnight, until the filling is firm and fully set.

    Aproximativ 4 ore

12. 12

    Just before serving, top the pie with whipped cream if desired.

    Aproximativ 5 min.