Strawberry Pie

This is a delightful desert that is sure to please your family. Prep time does not include time to chill.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 4-6
• Yields: 1 pie

Ingredients

• 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, room temperature
• 2 -3  tablespoons milk
• 1 (9 inch)  baked  pie crusts
• 1  quart  ripe fresh strawberries, washed, capped and drained
• 3⁄4 cup sugar
• 2  tablespoons cornstarch
• 1⁄3 cup water
•  red food coloring
•  whipped cream

Directions

1. Mix cream cheese with milk until smooth.
2. Spread on baked pie crust with back of teaspoon, until entire pie crust is covered.
3. Cut half of the strawberries in half and put in the sauce pan with sugar, cornstarch and water.
4. Cook over medium heat until thickened, adding a few drops of red food coloring.
5. Place remaining strawberries (whole) in the pie crust and pour cooked berry mixture over whole berries.
6. Chill.
7. Serve with whipped cream or Cool Whip.