SKY-HIGH STRAWBERRY PIE

Sky-High Strawberry Pie image

This pie is my specialty. It's fairly simple to make but so dramatic to serve. The ultimate taste of spring, this luscious pie has such a big, fresh berry taste. I've had many requests to bring it to gatherings. -Janet Mooberry, Peoria, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

3 quarts fresh strawberries, divided
1-1/2 cups sugar
6 tablespoons cornstarch
2/3 cup water
Red food coloring, optional
1 deep-dish pie crust (10 inches), baked
1 cup heavy whipping cream
4-1/2 teaspoons instant vanilla pudding mix

Steps:

In a large bowl, mash enough berries to equal 3 cups. In a large saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch. Stir in mashed berries and water. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. , Remove from the heat; add food coloring if desired. Pour into a large bowl. Chill for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until mixture is just slightly warm. Fold in the remaining berries. Pile into pie crust. Chill for 2-3 hours. , In a small bowl, whip cream until soft peaks form. Sprinkle dry pudding mix over cream and whip until stiff. Pipe around edge of pie or dollop on individual slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 350 calories, Fat 13g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 82mg sodium, Carbohydrate 59g carbohydrate (40g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 3g protein.