Deluxe Strawberry Cream Pie

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   Either by using your own favorite pie crust recipe, or purchasing a ready-made pie crust, follow the baking instructions and then set it aside to cool.

2. 2

   In a small bowl using an electric mixer, cream together the cream cheese, vanilla and powdered sugar. With a spatula, slowly fold in the whipping cream until smooth, making sure to maintain some firmness (using a little less than a half pint is usually enough). Spread the creamy mixture over the bottom of the cooled pie crust.

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   Wash and remove the stems from all three baskets of strawberries. Remove the excess water with a paper towel.

4. 4

   Select one basket's worth of strawberries and arrange them (points up) in the cream. Set aside.

5. 5

   Take the two remaining baskets of strawberries and place them in a blender, along with the honey, lemon juice and cornstarch. Once thoroughly blended, pour the mixture into a medium saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly with a wire wisk for 15 minutes or until the strawberry mixture turns dark red. Remove from heat.

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   Cool the strawberry mixture by running it under cold water or by filling a large bowl with ice water and submerging the bottom of the pan. Stir with a wire wisk until cool. Pour the cooled mixture over the strawberries in the pie pan. Refrigerate to set, 1 hour.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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