Summer is the time for picnics, barbecues, family reunions and well, just the sheer fact that it's summer seems like a reason to celebrate! Whether you're hosting a backyard shindig or need to bring a dessert to the party, no one feels like slaving in the kitchen when you could be enjoying the sunshine! So here are three easy peasy pie recipes that will quickly get you out of the kitchen and have your tastebuds singing, "sweet summertime."
Strawberry Pie
Ingredients:
3 tablespoons strawberry jello
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup sugar
1 cup boiling water
Pre-made pie crust
Cool Whip
Instructions:
1. Bake your pie crust and let cool.
2. Bring mixture of ingredients listed above to a boil and cool at room temperature.
3. Fill baked pie shell with whole strawberries and pour mixture over them.
4. Refrigerate for a few hours and then top with cool whip.
Chocolate Pudding Pie
Ingredients:
Oreo pie crust
2 4-serving size boxes of instant chocolate pudding
4 cups cold milk
Cool whip
Instructions:
1. Follow instructions for making chocolate pudding.
2. Pour into oreo pie crust.
3. Top with cool whip and any type of topping to “decorate." I used chocolate sprinkles.
Lemon-Raspberry Pie
Ingredients:
2 cans (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
3/4 cup lemon juice
Pre-made pie crust
Cool Whip
Instructions:
1. Bake your pie crust and let cool.
2. Mix condensed milk and lemon juice well.
3. Pour mixture into pie shell and refrigerate to let it set up.
4. Top with cool whip and fresh raspberries.
