1 x 9″ Baked Pie Shell 3 T Cornstarch
6 c Fresh Strawberies (1 1/2 qt) 1/2 c Water
1 c Sugar 3 oz Cream cheese, softened
Bake pie shell.
Mash enough berries to measure 1 cup. Stir together sugar and
cornstarch. Gradually stir in water and crushed strawberries. Cook
over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and
boils. Boil and stir 1 minute. Cool.
Beat cream cheese until smooth; spread on bottom of cooked pie
shell. Fill shell with remaining sliced berries; pour cooked berry
mixture over top. Chill at least 3 hours or until set. VARIATIONS:
Peaches Glace Pie: Substitute 5 cups sliced fresh peaches (7 med)
for the strawberries. To prevent peaches from darkening, use lemon
juice or ascorbic acid mixture. Raspberry Glace Pie: Substitute 6
cups fresh raspberries for the strawberries.
Yields
8 servings