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Fresh Strawberry Pie

Fresh Strawberry Pie
The attractive pie, with its fresh fruit flavor and flaky crust, is my mom's signature dessert. She has perfected the recipe over the years. Served with a dollop of whipped cream, this is a dessert you'll serve again and again. -Daria Burcar Rochester, Michigan
8 ServingsPrep: 30 min. + chilling Bake: 15 min. + chilling

Ingredients

  • 1-1/3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 4 teaspoons plus 1 tablespoon milk, divided
  • 4 teaspoons water
  • 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 to 1-1/2 quarts fresh strawberries, sliced
  • GLAZE:
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • Dash salt
  • 1-3/4 cups water
  • 1 package (3 ounces) strawberry gelatin

Directions

  • In a bowl, combine the flour and salt; cut in shortening until
  • mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Combine 4 teaspoons milk and water;
  • gradually add to crumb mixture, tossing with a fork until dough
  • forms a ball. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • Roll out pastry to fit a 9-in. pie plate. Transfer pastry to pie
  • plate. Trim pastry to 1/2-in. beyond edge of plate; flute edge of
  • pastry. Line unpricked pastry shell with a double thickness of
  • heavy-duty foil. Bake at 450° for 8 minutes. Remove foil; bake 7
  • minutes longer. Cool completely on a wire rack.
© Taste of Home 2012

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Fresh Strawberry Pie (continued)

Directions (continued)

  • In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar and remaining milk
  • until smooth. Spread over the bottom of crust; arrange strawberries
  • over the top.
  • In a saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch, salt and water until
  • smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until
  • thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in gelatin until dissolved.
  • Chill until partially set. Pour over berries. Refrigerate until set.
  • Yield: 8 servings.
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 slice) equals 412 calories, 23 g fat (9 g saturated fat), 32 mg cholesterol, 185 mg sodium, 48 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 6 g protein.
Wine: Sweet White Wine: Enjoy this recipe with a sweet white wine such as Moscato or a sweet Riesling.
© Taste of Home 2012