STRAWBERRY CUSTARD PIES RECIPE - (4.7/5)

Strawberry Custard Pies Recipe - (4.7/5) image

Provided by dlperkins

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 1/2 cups sugar
3/4 cup cornstarch
4 1/2 cups cold water
3 (3-ounces each) packages strawberry gelatin
1 tablespoon lemon juice
6 (3-ounces each) packages cook-and-serve vanilla pudding mix
6 (9-inch) pastry shells, baked
3 pounds fresh strawberries, halved
Whipped cream, optional

Steps:

In a large saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch; gradually stir in water until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat. Stir in gelatin and lemon juice until gelatin is dissolved. Cool to room temperature. Prepare pudding mixes according to package directions. Pour into pastry shells. Top with strawberries. Carefully spoon gelatin mixture over berries. Refrigerate until set. Garnish with whipped cream if desired.