Summer Berry Cheese Pie

Name: Summer Berry Cheese Pie
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6-8 servings.
Ingredients: 1 pint fresh strawberries, sliced, divided; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 2/3 cup sugar, divided; 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened; 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest; 1 graham cracker crust (9 inches); 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 3 to 4 drops red food coloring, optional; 1 pint fresh blueberries

I love to make this pie with fresh blueberries and strawberries from area farms. It's an easy summer treat that my family just gobbles up.

Ingredients

1 pint fresh strawberries, sliced, divided
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2/3 cup sugar, divided
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 graham cracker crust (9 inches)
2 tablespoons cornstarch
3 to 4 drops red food coloring, optional
1 pint fresh blueberries

Directions

In a large bowl, combine half of the strawberries and lemon juice; mash berries. Add 1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar; set aside. In a large bowl, combine the cream cheese, lemon zest and remaining sugar until smooth. Spread into the crust.
In a large saucepan, combine cornstarch and reserved strawberry mixture until blended. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in food coloring if desired. Cool slightly.
Fold in blueberries and remaining strawberries. Spread over cream cheese mixture. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours.