Flaky Strawberry Pie

Name: Flaky Strawberry Pie
Ingredients: 1-1/3 cups all-purpose flour; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup shortening; 4 teaspoons plus 1 tablespoon milk, divided; 4 teaspoons water; 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1 to 1-1/2 quarts fresh strawberries, sliced; 1/2 cup sugar; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; Dash salt; 1-3/4 cups water; 1 package (3 ounces) strawberry gelatin

13 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

1-1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup shortening
4 teaspoons plus 1 tablespoon milk, divided
4 teaspoons water
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons sugar
1 to 1-1/2 quarts fresh strawberries, sliced
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
Dash salt
1-3/4 cups water
1 package (3 ounces) strawberry gelatin

Directions

1

In a bowl, combine flour and salt; cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Combine 4 teaspoons milk and water; gradually add to crumb mixture, tossing with a fork until dough forms a ball. Refrigerate for 30 minutes or until easy to handle.
2

Preheat oven to 450°. Roll out pastry to fit a 9-in. pie plate. Transfer pastry to pie plate. Trim pastry to 1/2 in. beyond edge of plate; flute edge of pastry. Line unpricked pastry shell with a double thickness of heavy-duty foil. Bake 8 minutes. Remove foil; bake 7 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack.
3

In a small bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar and remaining milk until smooth. Spread over bottom of crust; arrange strawberries over the top.
4

In a saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch, salt and water until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat; stir in gelatin until dissolved. Chill until partially set. Pour over berries. Refrigerate until set.