Strawberry Almond Cream Pie
- 1 prepared graham cracker crust (or make your own)
- 23 cup light cream cheese
- 14 cup sugar
- 12 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 14 teaspoon almond extract
- 4 cups small fresh strawberries, divided
- 12 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 12 tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted
- Filling: Combine cream cheese, 1/4 cup sugar, and vanilla and almond extracts in a medium bowl; stir until smooth.
- Spread evenly over bottom of graham cracker crust.
- Topping: Place 1 1/2 cups strawberries in food processor; process until pureed.
- Combine strawberry puree, 1/2 cup sugar and cornstarch in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring with a whisk.
- Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
- Reduce heat to low; cook 1 minute.
- Remove from heat and cool to room temperature, stirring occasionally.
- In a large bowl, combine remaining strawberries and lemon juice; toss to coat.
- Arrange berries in a circular pattern over filling.
- Spoon glaze evenly over berries.
- Sprinkle toasted almonds around edge.
- Cover and chill 3 hours.
graham cracker crust, light cream cheese, sugar, vanilla, almond, fresh strawberries, sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, almonds
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/strawberry-almond-cream-pie-64581 (may not work)