6 C Strawberries -- Hulled
1 1/4 C Sugar
2 Tbsp Cornstarch
1/2 C Water
1-2 Drops Red Food Coloring
1 Pkg-3 Oz Cream Cheese -- Softened
1 Tsp Lemon Rind
1 Graham Cracker Pie Crust, 9 Inch
Recipe
Mash enough strawberries to measure 1 cup.
Mix sugar and cornstarch in a 2-qt. saucepan. Gradually water and mashed strawberries, add food
coloring. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and boils. Boil and stir for 1 minute; cool.
Beat cream cheese with lemon rind until smooth; spread in pie crust.
Fill crust with remaining strawberries. Pour cooked strawberries mix over top.
Refrigerate about 3 hours or until set. Cover and refrigerate any remaining pie.