*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                           STRAWBERRY GLACÉ PIE

Serving Size  : 8    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Fruits                           Pies

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1       x            9" Baked Pie Shell
   6       c            Fresh Strawberies (1-1/2 qt)
   1       c            Sugar
   3       T            Cornstarch
     1/2   c            Water
   3       oz           Cream cheese, softened

   Bake pie shell.

   Mash enough berries to measure 1 cup. Stir together sugar and cornstarch.
  Gradually stir in water and crushed strawberries. Cook over medium heat,
  stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and boils. Boil and stir 1
  minute. Cool.

   Beat cream cheese until smooth; spread on bottom of cooked pie shell.
  Fill shell with remaining sliced berries; pour cooked berry mixture over
  top. Chill at least 3 hours or until set.

  VARIATIONS:

  Peaches Glace Pie: Substitute 5 cups sliced fresh peaches (7 med) for the
  strawberries. To prevent peaches from darkening, use lemon juice or
  ascorbic acid mixture.

   Raspberry Glace Pie: Substitute 6 cups fresh raspberries for the
  strawberries.
 
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