Berry Cream Pie

Name: Berry Cream Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6-8 servings.
Ingredients: FILLING:; 1/2 cup sugar; 3 tablespoons cornstarch; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 cups 2% milk; 1 large egg, lightly beaten; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon almond extract, optional; 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream; 1 pastry shell (9 inches), baked; GLAZE:; 1/2 cup crushed strawberries; 1/2 cup water; 1/4 cup sugar; 2 teaspoons cornstarch; 1-1/2 cups quartered strawberries; 1-1/2 cups fresh raspberries

I found this recipe in a very old cookbook and made it for a family gathering. The pie was gone in no time. It's a perfect summertime treat.

Ingredients

FILLING:
1/2 cup sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups 2% milk
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract, optional
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1 pastry shell (9 inches), baked
GLAZE:
1/2 cup crushed strawberries
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1-1/2 cups quartered strawberries
1-1/2 cups fresh raspberries

Directions

In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch, flour and salt; gradually stir in milk until smooth. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat; cook and stir 2 minutes more.
Remove from the heat and stir a small amount of hot filling into egg; return all to the saucepan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; gently stir in vanilla and almond extract if desired. Cool to room temperature.
In a small bowl, beat cream until stiff peaks form; fold into filling. Pour into pastry shell. Chill for at least 2 hours.
About 2 hours before serving, prepare glaze. In a large saucepan, combine crushed strawberries and water; cook for 2 minutes. Combine sugar and cornstarch; gradually add to the pan. Cook and stir until thickened and clear; strain. Cool for 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, arrange quartered strawberries and raspberries over filling; pour glaze evenly over berries. Refrigerate for 1 hour.

Originally published as Berry Cream Pie in Best of Country Pies

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homemadewithlove

Jul 6, 2014

Made this pie for a July 4th celebration and it was a hit. I didn't make the berry glaze due to lack of time but used purchased strawberry glaze. I also made a gluten free pie crust and used rice flour in the filling so hubby could enjoy it. The cream filling is excellent with the berries.