Strawberry Rhubarb Pie with Streusel Crumb Topping
A delightful pie combining sweet strawberries and tart rhubarb, covered with a buttery streusel topping.
Ingredients
Pie Crust
- 1/2 cup chilled unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4-6 tablespoons chilled water
Streusel Crumb Topping
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cut into cubes
Pie Filling
- 3 cups sliced rhubarb (1/4 to 1/2-inch pieces)
- 2 1/2 cups chopped strawberries
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
- 3 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions
Make the Pie Crust
- In a medium bowl, mix the flour and salt. Add the chilled butter, cutting it in until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add chilled water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing with a fork until the dough forms.
- Shape the dough into a disk, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
Prepare the Streusel Topping
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Cut in the butter until crumbly. Set aside.
Make the Pie Filling
- In a large bowl, combine sliced rhubarb, chopped strawberries, granulated sugar, brown sugar, cornstarch, vanilla extract, and lemon juice.
Assemble and Bake the Pie
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface into a 12-inch circle. Transfer it to a 9-inch pie plate and trim any excess edge.
- Fill with the fruit mixture, then sprinkle the streusel topping over it.
- Place the pie onto a rimmed baking sheet. Bake for 50-55 minutes, until the filling bubbles and the topping turns golden brown. If it browns quickly, loosely cover it with aluminum foil.
- Cool the pie completely on a wire rack before slicing.
Notes
Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. Can be stored at room temperature for a day or refrigerated for up to 5 days. For longer storage, freeze slices wrapped in aluminum foil.