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Summer Berry Cheese Pie


Ingredients

  • 1 pint fresh strawberries, sliced, divided
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2/3 cup sugar, divided
  • 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
  • 1 graham cracker crust (9 inches)
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 3 to 4 drops red food coloring, optional
  • 1 pint fresh blueberries

Directions

  • In a large bowl, combine half of the strawberries and lemon juice;
  • mash berries. Add 1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar; set aside. In a
  • large bowl, combine the cream cheese, lemon peel and remaining sugar
  • until smooth. Spread into the crust.

  • In a large saucepan, combine cornstarch and reserved strawberry
  • mixture until blended. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes
  • or until thickened. Stir in food coloring if desired. Cool slightly.

  • Fold in blueberries and remaining strawberries. Spread over cream
  • cheese mixture. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours. Yield:
  • 6-8 servings.

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