Strawberry Cream Pie

Ingredients:

1 9-inch baked pie crust

1/2 c Slivered, blanched almonds

1 Recipe Cream Filling

2 1/2 c Fresh strawberries

1/2 c Water

1/4 c Sugar

2 t Cornstarch

Few drops red food coloring

CREAM FILLING

1/2 c Sugar

3 T Cornstarch

3 T Enriched flour

1/2 t Salt

2 c Milk

1 Egg, slightly beaten

1/2 c Heavy cream, whipped

1 t Vanilla

Directions for Cream Filling: Mix first 4 ingredients.

Gradually stir in milk. Stirring constantly, bring to a boil; reduce heat and cook and stir till thick.

Stir a little of hot mixture into egg; return to remaining hot mixture. Bring just to boiling, stirring constantly. Cool, then chill. Beat well; fold in whipped cream and vanilla.

Directions for pie: Toast almonds until lightly browned, then sprinkle over the bottom of the cooled pie crust.

Fill crust with chilled Cream Filling. Halve 2 cups of the strawberries.

Pile atop filling. Glaze: Crush remaining 1/2 cup berries; add water; cook 2 minutes; sieve.

Mix sugar and cornstarch; gradually stir in berry juice.

Cook, and stir till thick and clear. Tint to desired color with food coloring. Cool slightly; pour over halved strawberries.

Keep refrigerated till serving time. Pass whipped cream, if desired.

Source: Better Homes & Gardens Dessert Cookbook.

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