Fresh strawberry pie 2

1 servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
1 Stick or 1/2 packet of our pie crust mix
6 cups Strawberries (about 1 1/2 qts.)
1 cup Sugar
3 tablespoons Cornstarch
½ cup Water Red food color
1 pack (3 oz.) cream cheese, softened

Directions

Prepare 9" Baked Pie Shell as directed on package. Cool. Mash enough berries to measure 1 cup. Stir together sugar and cornstarch.

Gradually stir in water and crushed berries. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and boils. Boil and stir 1 minute. Stir in few drops red food color; cool. Beat cream cheese until smooth; spread on bottom of cooled baked pie shell. Fill shell with remaining berries; pour berry mixture over top. Chill at least 3 hours or until set.

Fresh Raspberry Pie: Substitute 6 cups raspberries for the strawberries.

Fresh Peach Pie: Substitute 5 cups sliced peaches (7 medium) for the strawberries. To prevent peaches from darkening, use a granulated ascorbic acid mixture as directed on package.

From: Sandi Cutright Date: 18 May 94 From: Gail Shipp Date: 15 Mar 95

Submitted By FLORENCE THOMPSON On 06-30-95

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