SUMMER BERRY CHEESE PIE

Summer Berry Cheese Pie image

I love to make this pie with fresh blueberries and strawberries from area farms. It's an easy summer treat that my family just gobbles up.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

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 zest
1 graham cracker crust (9 inches)
2 tablespoons cornstarch
3 to 4 drops red food coloring, optional
1 pint fresh blueberries

Steps:

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 zest 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 308 calories, Fat 15g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 206mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (32g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.