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Title: Strawberry Cream Pie
Categories: Desserts, Pies
Yield: 6 Servings

1 Pie crust (9"); baked
1/2 c Almonds; blanched, slivered
2 1/2 c Fresh strawberries
1/2 c Water
1/4 c Sugar
2 ts Corn starch
2 dr Red food coloring; up to 3 dr

-------------------------------CREAM FILLING-----------------------------
1/2 c Sugar
3 tb Corn starch
3 tb Enriched flour
1/2 ts Salt
2 c Milk
1 Egg; slightly beaten
1/2 c Heavy cream; whipped
1 ts Vanilla

Cream Filling:

Mix first 4 ingredients. Gradually stir in milk. Stirring
constantly, bring to a boil; reduce heat and cook and stir until
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.

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 corn starch; gradually stir in berry juice. Cook, and
stir until thick and clear. Tint to desired color with food
coloring. Cool slightly; pour over halved strawberries. Keep
refrigerated until serving time. Pass whipped cream, if desired.

Recipe FROM: Better Homes & Gardens Dessert Cookbook

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