Fresh Strawberry Pie

Still working on these luscious fresh strawberries from Plant City. Here is a recipe and video that shows you how to make strawberry pie with cream cheese and cool whip filling. Enjoy!

Fresh Strawberry Pie

2 Cups strawberries
1 T apple cider vinegar or lemon juice
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup water
3 T corn starch
8 oz cream cheese, room temperature
1 tub cool whip
1 pie crust

1. Bake the pie crust according to the directions.
2. Place 1 cup strawberries into a saucepan with 3/4 cup water. Bring to a simmer at medium heat.
3. Reduce heat as needed to maintain a simmer. Mash the berries while they cook. Simmer for 4 to 5 minutes.
4. Mix together 3/4 sugar and 3 T cornstarch. Add to the simmering strawberries and continue to cook until thickened.
   Remove from the heat.
5. Mix together the cream cheese with the vinegar or lemon juice.
   Spread the cream cheese into the pie crust. Line the outside of the cheese with sliced strawberries for decoration.
6. Top with the cooked strawberry filling mixture.
7. Refrigerate for several hours until cold and set.
   Top with cool whip, garnish with more strawberries, slice and enjoy.