*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                    Betty Crocker Fresh Strawberry Pie

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Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Pies                             Desserts
                Fruits

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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                        -----FRESH STRAWBERRY PIE-----
     1/2  package       Pie Crust Mix or
   1                    Pie Crust stick
   6      cups          Strawberries -- (1 1/2 quarts)
   1      cup           Sugar
   3      tablespoons   Cornstarch
     1/2  cup           -w
                        Food color -- Red
   3      ounces        Cheese, Cream -- softened

 Prepare 9 inch Baked Pie Shell as directed on package.
Cool. Mash enough berries to measure 1 cup.
 Stir together sugar and cornstarch.
 Gradually stir in water and crushed berries. cook over medium heat,
 stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and boils
. Boil and stir 1 minute. Stir in few drops of red food color, cool.

 Beat cream cheese until smooth; spread on bottom of cooled baked pie shell.
Fill shell with remaining berries; pour berry mixture over top. 
Chill at least 3 hours or until set.

 Fresh Raspberry Pie: Substitute 6 cups of raspberries for the strawberries.

 Fresh Peach Pie:     Substitute 5 cups of sliced peaches (7 medium) for the strawberries.   
To prevent peaches from darkening, use a granulated ascorbic
 acid mixture as directed on package.

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