Sky-High Strawberry Pie

• 3 qt. fresh strawberries, divided
• 1 1/2 c. sugar
• 6 Tbsp. cornstarch
• 2/3 c. water
• red food coloring (optional)
• 1 deep dish pastry (10-inch) shell, baked
• 1 c. heavy cream
• 1 1/2 Tbsp. instant vanilla pudding mix

1. In a large bowl, mash enough berries to equal 3 cups.
2. In a saucepan, combine the sugar and cornstarch.
3. Stir in the mashed berries and water; mix well.
4. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.
5. Cook and stir for 2 minutes.
6. Remove from the heat; add food coloring if desired.
7. Pour into a large bowl. Chill for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until mixture is just slightly warm.
8. Fold in the remaining berries.
9. Pile into pie shell.
10. Chill for 2 to 3 hours.
11. In a small mixing bowl, whip the cream until soft peaks form; sprinkle pudding mix over cream and whip until stiff.
12. Pipe around edge of pie or dollop on individual slices.
13. Makes 8 to 10 servings.

fresh strawberries, sugar, cornstarch, water, red food coloring, pastry, heavy cream, instant vanilla pudding mix

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=527523 (may not work)