Fresh Strawberry Pie With Whipped Cream

• 1 cup plus 3 pints fresh strawberries, divided
• 1 pastry shell (9 inches), baked
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons cold water
• 2 to 3 drops red food coloring, optional
• 1/2 cup reduced-fat whipped topping

1. With a fork, mash 1 cup strawberries; set aside. Arrange remaining berries in pastry shell.
2. In a saucepan, combine sugar and water; cook and stir until sugar is dissolved. Add mashed strawberries and bring to a boil. Combine cornstarch and cold water until smooth. Gradually stir into strawberry mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in food coloring if desired.
3. Cool for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Spoon over berries in pastry. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Garnish with whipped topping.

fresh strawberries, pastry shell, sugar, water, cornstarch, cold water, coloring, topping

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/fresh-strawberry-pie-with-whipped-cream/ (may not work)