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Strawberry Satin Pie

Strawberry Satin Pie
My mom loved to spoil us with tempting desserts like this pretty springtime treat. Toasted sliced almonds sprinkled over the bottom crust, a smooth-as-satin filling and a lovely strawberry glaze make this a memorable pie. -Lorrie Bailey, Pulaski, Iowa
6-8 ServingsPrep: 1-1/2 hours + chilling

Ingredients

  • 1 pastry shell (9 inches), baked
  • 1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups 2% milk
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped
  • GLAZE:
  • 3 cups fresh strawberries
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 12 drops red food coloring, optional

Directions

  • Cover bottom of pie shell with almonds; set aside. In a small
  • saucepan, combine the sugar, flour, cornstarch and salt. Gradually
  • stir in milk until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2
  • minutes or until thickened.
  • Remove from the heat. Stir a small amount of hot filling into egg.
  • Return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil;
  • cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat. Stir in
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Strawberry Satin Pie (continued)

Directions (continued)

  • vanilla. Cool to room temperature. Whisk in whipped cream. Pour into
  • pie shell. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  • Mash 1 cup strawberries; set remaining berries aside. In a small
  • saucepan, bring crushed berries and water to a boil; cook,
  • uncovered, for 2 minutes. Strain through cheesecloth; discard fruit
  • and set liquid aside to cool.
  • In another saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch; gradually stir in
  • berry liquid until blended. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2
  • minutes or until thickened. Stir in food coloring if desired. Cool
  • for 20 minutes.
  • Slice the reserved strawberries; arrange over chilled filling. Pour
  • glaze evenly over berries. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before
  • serving. Yield: 6-8 servings.
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 slice) equals 380 calories, 18 g fat (8 g saturated fat), 60 mg cholesterol, 292 mg sodium, 49 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 2013