Monday, November 24, 2008

Strawberry Pie

Crust
1 1/3 c flour
1/2 t salt
1/2 c shortening
2 - 3 T cold water

Mix flour and salt. Cut in shortening and then add water. Mix until a ball is formed. Roll out and put into a 9 inch pie pan. Prick with a fork. Bake at 450 degrees for 10-15 minutes.

Pie
1 qt fresh strawberries, washed, stemmed and halved
1/2 c sugar
2 T corn starch
1/8 t salt
6 T cold water
6 oz cream cheese
2 T orange juice

Set aside 2 cups strawberries, and crush the remaining 1 1/2 cups with a fork and reserve.

Combine sugar, cornstarch and salt in a saucepan. Gradually add cold water blending until smooth. Add crushed strawberries. Cook over medium heat until boiling. Cook 1 minute more. Remove from heat and cool by setting in a bowl of ice water.

Beat cream cheese until softened. Gradually add orange juice, beating until smooth. Spread over bottom of baked pie shell. Arrange halved strawberries over cream cheese. Pour cooled strawberry mixture over that. Chill and top with whipped cream.

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