FRESH STRAWBERRIES & AMARETTO CREAM PIE

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From my Mamaw's recipe collection.

Provided by Chrystal Cackler @journeyrock92

Categories     Pies

Number Of Ingredients 20

3/4 cup(s) sliced almonds, toasted
1 cup(s) all-purpose flour
1/4 cup(s) confectioners' sugar
1/8 teaspoon(s) salt
1/4 cup(s) cold butter, cubed
2 tablespoon(s) shortening
3-4 tablespoon(s) ice water
FOR THE FILLING
4 cup(s) sliced fresh strawberries, divided
1 tablespoon(s) lemon juice
1/2 cup(s) water
1/2 cup(s) sugar
1/4 cup(s) rnstarch
4-6 - drops red food coloring, optional
FOR THE AMARETTO CREAM
1 cup(s) heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoon(s) sour cream
1 tablespoon(s) confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoon(s) amaretto or 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- optional toppings: additional fresh strawberries and toasted almonds

Steps:

  • Place almonds in a food processor; cover and pulse until almonds are finely ground. Add flour, confectioners' sugar and salt; pulse until blended. Add butter and shortening; pulse until butter and shortening are the size of peas. While pulsing, add just enough ice water to form moist crumbs. Shape dough into a disk; wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 30 minutes or until easy to handle. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to a 1/8-in. thick circle; transfer to a 9-in. deep-dish plate. Trim pastry to 1/2 in. beyond edge of plate; flute edges. Line unpricked pastry shell with a double thickness of heavy-duty foil. Fill with dried beans, uncooked rice or pie weights.
  • Bake at 425° for 8 minutes. Remove foil and weights; bake 5-7 minutes longer or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. In a large bowl, mash 1 cup strawberries with the lemon juice. Add water. In a large saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch; stir in mashed berry mixture. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Transfer to a large bowl; stir in food coloring if desired. Refrigerate for 20 minutes or until cooled slightly, stirring occasionally.
  • Fold in the remaining sliced berries; transfer to crust. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours or until set. In a small bowl, beat whipping cream until it begins to thicken. Add the sour cream, confectioners' sugar and amaretto; beat until stiff peaks form. Spread over filling. Top with additional strawberries and almonds if desired.

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