1 sheet refrigerated pie crust
3/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup water
1 (3-ounce) package strawberry gelatin
4 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
whipped cream, optional, to taste, for topping
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
Unroll the pie crust into a 9-inch pie plate, trimming the edges.
Line the crust with a double layer of heavy-duty foil.
Bake the crust for about 8 minutes.
Remove the foil and bake until lightly golden brown, about 5 minutes.
Transfer the crust to a wire rack to cool, for about 20 minutes.
In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch, and water until smooth.
Bring the mixture to a boil, cooking and stirring until thickened, about 2 minutes.
Remove the saucepan from the heat.
Stir in the gelatin until dissolved.
Refrigerate until the gelatin mixture is slightly cooled, about 15-20 minutes.
Arrange the strawberries in the cooled crust.
Pour the gelatin mixture over the berries.
Refrigerate the pie until set, about 20 minutes.
Serve with whipped cream.