Poppy Seed Strawberry Pie

Great combination of flavors.

• Ready In: 1 hr 40 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1  tablespoon poppy seed
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 cup shortening
• 3  tablespoons cold water

• FILLING

• 2  pints strawberries, divided
• 2  cups  whipped topping
• 2  tablespoons honey
• 1⁄4 cup  slivered almonds, toasted (optional)

Directions

1. In a bowl, combine flour, poppy seeds, and salt; cut in shortening until crumbly.
2. Gradually add water, tossing with a fork until dough forms a ball.
3. Roll out pastry to fill a 9-inch pie plate.
4. Transfer pastry to plate; flute edges.
5. Line unpricked pastry with a double thickness of heavy-duty foil.
6. Bake at 450* for 8 minutes.
7. Remove foil; bake 5 minutes longer.
8. Cool on a wire rack.
9. Slice 1 pint of strawberries; fold into whipped topping.
10. Spoon into pie shell.
11. Cut remaining berries in half; arrange over top.
12. Drizzle with honey.
13. Sprinkle with almonds if desired.
14. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.