Poppy Seed Strawberry Pie

Name: Poppy Seed Strawberry Pie
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6-8 servings.
Ingredients: 1-1/3 cups all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon poppy seeds; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup shortening; 3 tablespoons cold water; FILLING:; 2 pints strawberries, divided; 2 cups whipped topping; 2 tablespoons honey; 1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted, optional

"The combination of flavors in this pretty dessert won me over the first time I tasted it," notes Kris Sackett, who lives with her family in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.

Ingredients

1-1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon poppy seeds
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup shortening
3 tablespoons cold water
FILLING:
2 pints strawberries, divided
2 cups whipped topping
2 tablespoons honey
1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted, optional

Directions

In a small bowl, combine the flour, poppy seeds and salt; cut in shortening until crumbly. Gradually add water, tossing with a fork until dough forms a ball. Roll out pastry to fit a 9-in. pie plate.
Transfer pastry to plate; flute edges. Line unpricked pastry with a double thickness of heavy-duty foil. Bake at 450° for 8 minutes. Remove foil; bake 5 minutes longer. Cool on a wire rack.
Slice 1 pint of strawberries; fold into whipped topping. Spoon into pie shell. Cut remaining berries in half; arrange over top. Drizzle with honey. Sprinkle with almonds if desired. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.