Strawberry Cream Pie

Directions

1. 1
   Mix cornstarch with 1 cup of sugar and salt in a small saucepan with heavy bottom.
2. 2
   Mash 1 1/2 baskets of the berries and add with the lemon juice to the saucepan.
3. 3
   Cook, stirring constantly, for 2 to 3 minutes after mixture comes to a simmer.
4. 4
   Pour into a bowl and place in a pan of ice water to cool.
5. 5
   When cool, fold in remaining 1 1/2 baskets of sliced berries.
6. 6
   Whip cream with sugar until soft peaks form.
7. 7
   Pour cooled filling into cooled crust.
8. 8
   Cover pie with whipped cream.
9. 9
   If desired, put small amount of whipped cream into pastry bag and pipe rosettes around pie edges.
10. 10
    Sliced strawberries can be arranged as a flower in middle of pie as a garnish.
11. 11
    Serves 6 to 8.