Summer Berry Cheese Pie

• 1 pint fresh strawberries, sliced, divided
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2/3 cup sugar, divided
• 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
• 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
• 1 graham cracker crust (9 inches)
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 3 to 4 drops red food coloring, optional
• 1 pint fresh blueberries

1. In a large bowl, combine half of the strawberries and lemon juice; mash berries. Add 1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar; set aside. In a large bowl, combine the cream cheese, lemon zest and remaining sugar until smooth. Spread into the crust.
2. In a large saucepan, combine cornstarch and reserved strawberry mixture until blended. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in food coloring if desired. Cool slightly.
3. Fold in blueberries and remaining strawberries. Spread over cream cheese mixture. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours.

fresh strawberries, lemon juice, sugar, cream cheese, lemon zest, graham cracker crust, cornstarch, drops red food coloring, blueberries

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/summer-berry-cheese-pie/ (may not work)