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    Paleo Strawberry Cream Pie (Gluten, Dairy, Egg-Free)

    Published: Jun 14, 2018 · Modified: Apr 6, 2023 by Emily · This post may contain affiliate links · 9 Comments

    This easy Strawberry Cream Pie is bursting with fresh strawberry flavor. Luscious strawberry cream on a buttery shortbread crust with 2 cups of fresh strawberries blended right into the filling! (No gluten/grains, dairy, eggs or refined sugar. Vegan & Paleo with a low-carb option)
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    Originally published June 2018, Updated June 2022

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    BERRYLICIOUS Strawberry Cream Pie!

    Strawberry season is the best season! When berries are abundant and at their peak freshness, ripeness, sweetness and FLAVOR.

    When Aldi marked down strawberries, I STOCKED UP with 5 pounds lol. Then I took 3 cups of those juicy ripe berries and transformed them into one of my favorite strawberry recipes YET. Holy moly you guys. This is a must-make!

    Disclosure: as participants in the Amazon Associates and other affiliate programs, we earn commissions from qualifying purchases.

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    Favorite 'REAL DEAL' Grain-Free Crust

    This crust is one of my ALL -TIME FAVES. It reminds me of the conventional flour, sugar, butter crusts-- tastes so buttery like a shortbread cookie. But there's no butter!

    I keep going back to this crust recipe from my Chocolate Silk Pie. It's one that I make again and again and it never disappoints!

    Plus it's so much healthier than the traditional pie crust. No gluten, no grains, no refined sugar. Since it's made with almond flour, flax and coconut oil, it's full of protein and fiber and healthy fats. Your grandma's pie crust can't say THAT. 😉

    Don't worry about having to cut in the butter, or roll the dough, or use pie weights or any of that crazy stuff. This one you just stir together and press into a pan. I use parchment paper to make it much easier to remove.Strawberry Cream Pie (Gluten & Dairy-Free) PrettyPies.com

    Desserts with Fresh Strawberries

    You guys have asked for more recipes using *fresh* strawberries and I delivered! You won't need any freeze-dried strawberries like a few of my recipes call for.

    And you won't even need to cook the berries to remove the water! (Did you know strawberries are like 98% water?!)

    So how do you make a strawberry pie that doesn't end up watery or soggy? Nope, it's not gelatin, eggs, cashews, starch or oil!

    It's a unique ingredient that is a game-changer. Coconut Butter! See all about it below.

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    How to make Magic PINK Filling

    It's the magic of COCONUT BUTTER. What is coconut butter? It's made simply by blending dried (unsweetened) coconut flakes into butter the same way you make nut butter.

    SO EASY (and way cheaper than buying it).

    How to Make Coconut Butter

    1. Just put 2 cups of coconut flakes in a food processor.
    2. Let it blend until it's basically a liquid (very runny and thin). It can take about 15 minutes, so I like to start my butter as the crust is baking.
    3. Stop a few times along the way to scrape down the sides.
    4. Boom. It's done.

    Does it Taste Like Coconut?

    No, surprisingly it does NOT taste like coconut (even though I love the stuff!) Coconut butter has a mildly sweet sort of shortbread type of flavor. All I taste here is mega strawberry sweetness. Mmmm so good.

    TIP: use *fresh* coconut flakes since older/stale ones are harder to blend. Learned that the hard way and it took forrrrevr 😉

    Store-Bought Coconut Butter

    If you opt to use pre-made coconut butter, it is CRUCIAL that you melt the entire jar and STIR it every time you use it. That's because the natural oil can rise to the top and separate and it must be thoroughly mixed back in.
    Strawberry Cream Pie (Gluten & Dairy-Free) PrettyPies.com

    Easy & Delicious

    Now for the EASY pink magic... Throw in 2 cups of strawberries and you get this DELICIOUS beautiful PINK strawberry cream!! I'm IN LOVE.

    To finish slather the crust in pink cream and add more beautiful berries on top.

    Set it in the fridge to chill for a couple of hours to set.  Then get ready to enjoy a pie that's absolutely bursting with strawberry flavor.

    Sweetener Swap

    Pure maple syrup may be swapped with a sugar-free syrup such as

    • lakanto vanilla monk ruit syrup (Used code PRETTYPIES for 20% off)
    • Besti vanilla monkfruit/allulose syrup (Used code PRETTYPIES for 10% off)
    • or stevia syrup that measures 1:1 with maple.

    Or use an equal amount of liquid such as coconut milk + your favorite concentrated sweetener such as:

    • pure stevia powder 
    • monkfruit drops
    • stevia drops

    Or a powdered sweetener such as

    • Lakanto powdered monkfruit/erythritol
    • Besti powdered allulose/monkfruit 
      • (Used code PRETTYPIES for 10% off)

    *Always sweeten to taste*

    >Follow me on Pinterest for more delicious REAL FOOD recipes. Click image below to PIN this recipe.

    Favorite summer dessert: Strawberry Cream Pie! Luscious cream bursting with strawberry flavor on a buttery shortbread crust. Perfect for BBQ's, parties and potlucks (No one will know it has NO gluten/grains, dairy, eggs, or sugar!) | #vegan #paleo #cleaneating #healthydessert recipe from PrettyPies.com
    Favorite summer dessert: Strawberry Cream Pie! Luscious cream bursting with strawberry flavor on a buttery shortbread crust. Perfect for BBQ's, parties and potlucks (No one will know it has NO gluten/grains, dairy, eggs, or sugar!) | #vegan #paleo #cleaneating #healthydessert recipe from PrettyPies.com

    If you make this, drop a comment below, or tag me on Insta! I'd love to hear what you think 😀

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    Strawberry Cream Pie (Gluten and Dairy-Free)

    Luscious strawberry cream on a buttery shortbread crust. Strawberry heaven!
    5 from 3 votes
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    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes
    Servings: 10 slices
    Author: Emily

    Ingredients

    US Customary - Metric

    Shortbread Cookie Crust:

    • 2 ¼ cups almond flour
    • ¼ cup coconut oil - or oil of choice
    • 2 Tbs maple syrup - or SF syrup (see above)
    • 2 Tbs ground flax + 2 Tbs water
    • ¼ teaspoon pink salt

    Strawberry Cream Filling:

    • 2 cups unsweetened shredded coconut - or scant ¾ cup coconut butter, warmed
    • 2 cups diced strawberries - + more for topping
    • 2 Tbs maple syrup - or SF syrup
    • 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • Dash of salt

    Instructions

    To make the crust:

    • Preheat oven to 375. Line a pie plate with parchment.
    • In a small bowl, whisk together flax, water and maple syrup. Set aside 2 minutes to thicken. Then whisk in oil.
    • In a large mixing bowl whisk together almond flour, salt. Pour wet mixture over flour and mix well.
    • Spread dough over the dish and flatten with a measuring cup. Pinch the edges with your fingers. Use a fork to poke holes all over the bottom to let air escape.
    • Bake for about 20 min until lightly golden around the edges. Let cool before filling.

    To make the Strawberry Cream Filling:

    • Blend coconut in a food processor for about 15 minutes until liquefied, scraping down the sides as needed.
    • Add remaining ingredients and blend smooth. Taste and adjust for sweetness, if needed (esp if your berries are tart)
    • Pour filling over crust. Garnish with more strawberries and chill in the fridge for 2 hours to set.
    • ENJOY!

    Notes

    Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate I may earn a small commission from qualifying purchases made through referral links in this post.
    To store: Keep refrigerated for up to 5 days. Freezing not recommended due to the change in texture.
    Nutrition Facts
    Strawberry Cream Pie (Gluten and Dairy-Free)
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    352.71
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    30.6
    g
    47
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    16.29
    g
    102
    %
    Sodium
     
    66.52
    mg
    3
    %
    Potassium
     
    175.64
    mg
    5
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    17.85
    g
    6
    %
    Fiber
     
    6.66
    g
    28
    %
    Sugar
     
    8.57
    g
    10
    %
    Net Carbs
     
    11.2
    g
    Protein
     
    7.07
    g
    14
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    3.46
    IU
    0
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    17.22
    mg
    21
    %
    Calcium
     
    74.78
    mg
    7
    %
    Iron
     
    1.78
    mg
    10
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
    Tried this recipe?Tag @emily.likes.food #prettypies!
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    Filed Under: Pie Tagged With: almond flour, coconut butter, colorful, fruit, holidays, pie, strawberries, summer

    About Emily

    Emily is the creative force behind the food blog, Pretty Pies, a destination for people interested in healthier eating, and for those with dietary restrictions and preferences, such as dairy-free, gluten-free and egg-free.

    Emily specializes in healthy desserts that are low-carb, keto, and made with plant-based natural ingredients. She is the author of two cookbooks in the low-carb sweets niche, "PS It's Healthy," and "Yay It' Sugar-Free!"

    Her recipes have reached millions of people across the globe over a 7-year time span, and helped countless readers enjoy delicious desserts without detriment to their health.

    When she's not creating in the kitchen, she loves spending time with her family and petite Goldendoodle, Eevee, spending time in nature, and eating Tex-Mex.

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Nienke

      October 26, 2018 at 8:21 am

      Hi Emily! I don't have a food processor, will a blender also do the job?

      Reply
      • Emily

        October 26, 2018 at 8:22 am

        If it is a high speed blender such as a Vitamix, yes. Otherwise, I don't think it will make the coconut butter smooth enough. Let me know if you make it and how it turns out

        Reply
    2. Audrey

      March 09, 2020 at 7:57 pm

      Would substituting gluten-free all-purpose flour work in place of the almond flour? Would the measurement be the same?

      Reply
      • Emily

        March 10, 2020 at 11:00 pm

        Possibly! Same amount. It would be a softer texture though since GF is lower fat/protein.
        Honestly, I would just use a recipe specifically developed for GF flour to ensure the best results. Hope that helps

        Reply
    3. Eryn Rubin

      July 18, 2020 at 4:36 pm

      5 stars
      Made this for 4th of July and it was delicious

      Reply
      • Emily

        July 18, 2020 at 4:38 pm

        So happy to hear that! Thanks for letting me know 🙂

        Reply
      • Ann

        May 17, 2021 at 4:10 pm

        I use a regular egg rather than flax?

        Reply
        • Emily

          May 17, 2021 at 4:31 pm

          Sure, I think that would be fine

          Reply
    4. Ann

      May 17, 2021 at 11:42 pm

      Thank you!! Can't wait to try!

      Reply

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