If you need a dessert to feed a crowd, try this slab pie. It's the perfect summer dessert and will be a huge hit.
Crust:
2 1/4 c. all-purpose flour
1/4 c. sugar
1/4 t. kosher salt
1 c. cold butter, cut into cubes
Pie Filling:
6 oz. strawberry jello- 2 small boxes or 1 large box (not prepared according to package directions)
1 1/2 c. sugar
1/3 c. cornstarch
1/2 t. salt
20 oz. Sprite (2 1/2 c.)
32 oz. strawberries, washed and tops removed
whipped topping or whipped cream for garnish
Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
Wash strawberries; remove tops; slice; set aside for later use.
Crust:
Mix together flour, sugar, salt and butter together until crumbly. Press into an18 x 12 inch sheet pan (half a sheet pan); prick all over with a fork.*
Bake 22-25 minutes or until light brown. Remove from oven; cool.
Pie Filling:
Add jello, sugar, cornstarch, salt and Sprite to a saucepan; place over medium heat; bring to a boil; whisk until stir thickened. Remove from heat; cool to room temperature.
Arrange sliced strawberries over crust. Pour filling over strawberries. Refrigerate 2 hours or until set.
Serve, garnished with whipped topping.
16 servings.
*This slab pie could also made in 2 regular pie pans, if desired.