Okay...this was yummy! but as you will see in the list of ingredients a little fattening. But hey,you only live once and a little indulgence won't hurt. Strawberries are getting cheaper and tastier...you won't be disappointed with this one. It is easy to make too!
Strawberry Cream Pie
Pastry:
1 c. flour
2 T. powdered sugar
1/2 c. butter, cut in pieces
pinch of salt
Filling:
4 oz. cream cheese, softened
1/2 c. sugar
1 c. heavy cream, whipped until it holds soft peaks
1 T. fresh lemon juice
Preheat oven to 350*. Mix all ingredients together and pat into a buttered 9 in. pie pan.
Prick crust in several places. Bake 12-15 minutes until light golden brown. cool.
whip together filling until thoroughly combined. Pour into cooled crust and chill 1 hour.
Topping:
1 qt. frsh stawberries, sliced
1/2 c. currant jelly, melted ( I found it at Yoke's)
Arrange berries on filling and carefully paint the berries with the jelly.
Chill 3 hours before serving.
1 comment:
OH MY!! I can't wait to try this dessert. I have to wait for an occasion to share though...otherwise I might eat it all myself!!
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