The first time I had strawberry pie was when a co-worker visited us with his wife who was from Wisconsin. As an Italian girl from Brooklyn, I grew up on pastries. I was amazed how a pie so simple to make was so rich in flavor.
- 4 cups sliced fresh strawberries + 4 whole ones
- 1 deep dish pie crust
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup sugar
- 4 tablespoons cornstarch
- 4 tablespoons strawberry jello powder
Prepare pie crust as directed on package. Set aside. Clean the strawberries removing all visible stems. Make thick slices of strawberry leaving 4 whole. Set aside. In a saucepan, combine water, sugar, and cornstarch and boil until clear, cook for 2 minutes. Remove from heat and add the jello powder. Stir. Pour mixture over the strawberries and the 4 whole ones and toss to coat. Fill pie crust with strawberries, topping off with the 4 whole ones. Place pie in refrigerator to cill for a few hours. Serve with fresh whipped cream.
NOTE: There is also another version of this pie that uses a layer of 3 ounces of soften cream cheese at the bottom of the pie crust before adding the berries.
ohhh, that sounds so easy and yummmy!
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