BEST EVER FRESH STRAWBERRY PIE

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From my Mamaw's recipe collection.

Provided by Chrystal Cackler @journeyrock92

Categories     Pies

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 cup(s) all purpose flour
2 teaspoon(s) sugar
1/2 teaspoon(s) salt
2/3 cup(s) shortening
1 tablespoon(s) white vinegar
4-5 tablespoon(s) 2% milk
FOR THE FILLING
1 package(s) (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup(s) powdered sugar
2 teaspoon(s) grated lemon peel
1/2 teaspoon(s) lemon extract
FOR THE TOPPING
6 cup(s) fresh strawberries, hulled (about 2 pounds)
3/4 cup(s) sugar
1 tablespoon(s) cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon(s) salt
1 cup(s) water
1 package(s) (3 ounces) strawberry gelatin
1 teaspoon(s) butter

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar and salt; cut in shortening until crumbly. Gradually add vinegar and milk, tossing with a fork until dough holds together when pressed. Shape into a disk; wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate 1 hour or overnight. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle; transfer to a 9-in. deep-dish pie plate. Trim pastry to 1/2 in. beyond rim of plate; flute edge. Refrigerate 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 425°.
  • Line pastry with a double thickness of foil. Fill with pie weights, dried beans or uncooked rice. Bake on a lower oven rack 20-25 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Remove foil and weights; bake 3-6 minutes longer or until bottom is golden brown. Cool completely on a wire rack. In a bowl, beat cream cheese, confectioners' sugar, lemon peel and extract until blended. Spread carefully onto bottom of crust. Refrigerate while preparing topping.
  • Place strawberries in a large bowl. In a small saucepan, mix sugar, cornstarch, salt and water until blended; bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Cook and stir 1-2 minutes longer or until thickened and clear. Remove from heat; stir in gelatin until dissolved. Stir in butter. Pour over strawberries, tossing gently to coat. Arrange over filling. Refrigerate 4 hours or until set.

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