Summertime Strawberry Pie

By carvalhohm2

Ingredients

• 1 qt. strawberries, hulled and divided
• 1 c. sugar
• 3 T. cornstarch
• 3-oz. pkg. cream cheese, softened
• 9-inch pie crust, baked
• Garnish: whipped cream

Details

Servings 6
Adapted from www2.gooseberrypatch.com

Preparation

Step 1

Reserve half of the biggest strawberries, set aside.

Put remaining strawberries, about 1-1/2 cups, in a blender. Process until smooth. If needed, add water to puréed berries to equal 2 cups; pour into a small saucepan. Add sugar and cornstarch; bring to a boil, stirring, for one minute. Remove from heat; cool.

Spread cream cheese in bottom of pie crust; arrange reserved berries on top, pointed-end up. Pour cooled strawberry sauce over top.

Refrigerate for 2 hours.

To serve, top with whipped cream.

Serves 6 to 8.