Juicy Strawberry Pie

Strawberry pie is the most juicy of all the picnic pies. It’s packed with juicy strawberries and topped with a sweet whipped cream that will make your mouth water super yummy. Here’s is how to make creamy strawberry pie:

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Crust

• 1crust from 1 box (14.1 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Pie Crusts (2 Count), softened as directed on box

Filling

• 3 pints (6 cups) fresh strawberries
• 1 cup sugar
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/2 cup water
• 4 to 5 drops red food color, if desired

Topping

• 1cup sweetened whipped cream

• Heat oven to 450°F. Bake pie crust as directed on box for Baked Shell, using nine inch glass pie plate. Cool completely on cooling rack, about 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in small bowl, slice enough strawberries to make 1 cup. In 2-quart saucepan, mix sugar and cornstarch; stir in crushed strawberries and water. Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture boils and thickens. If desired, stir in food color. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
• Place remaining strawberries, whole or sliced, in cooled baked shell. Pour cooked strawberry mixture evenly on berries. Refrigerate until set, about 3 hours, before serving.
• Just before serving, top pie with sweetened whipped cream. Cover and refrigerate any remaining pie.

Strawberry pie picnics are super yummy!