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"Fresh Strawberry Pie"

Recipe Source: Seasonal Favorites - Summer from The Betty Crocker Recipe Card Library Pies & Pastries Recipe File Serving Size: 9 inch pie

Amount Ingredient 1 stick or 1/2 packet Betty Crocker pie crust mix 6 cups strawberries (about 1 1/2 quarts) 1 cup sugar 3 tablespoons cornstarch 1/2 cup water   Red food color 3 ounce package cream cheese, softened

Preparation Instructions:

Prepare 9 inch 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.

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