Strawberry Glace Pie

Directions

Bake pie shell.

Mash enough berries to measure 1 cup.

Stir together sugar and cornstarch.

Gradually stir in water and crushed strawberries.

Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and boils.

Boil and stir 1 minute.

Cool.

Beat cream cheese until smooth; spread on bottom of cooked pie shell.

Fill shell with remaining sliced berries; pour cooked berry mixture over top.

Chill at least 3 hours or until set.

VARIATIONS: Peaches Glace Pie: Substitute 5 cups sliced fresh peaches (7 med) for the strawberries.

To prevent peaches from darkening, use lemon juice or ascorbic acid mixture.

Raspberry Glace Pie: Substitute 6 cups fresh raspberries for the strawberries.