Instructions

  1. Mash enough strawberries to measure 1 cup.
  2. Mix sugar and cornstarch in 2-quart saucepan.
  3. Gradually stir in water and mashed strawberries (add 1 or 2 drops food color if deeper red color is desired).
  4. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and boils.
  5. Boil and stir 1 minute; cool.
  6. Beat cream cheese and lemon peel until smooth; spread into baked and cooled pie crust.
  7. Fill crust with remaining strawberries.
  8. Pour cooked strawberry mixture over top.
  9. Refrigerate about 3 hours or until set.
  10. Store covered in refrigerator.