Summer Berry Cheese Pie Recipe

Summer Berry Cheese Pie Recipe

  • 1 pint fresh strawberries, sliced, divided
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2/3 cup sugar, divided
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
  • 1 (9 inch) graham cracker crust
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 3 drops red food coloring (optional)
  • 1 pint fresh blueberries
  1. In a bowl, combine half of the strawberries and lemon juice; mash berries. Add 1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar; set aside. In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, lemon peel and remaining sugar. Spread into the crust. In a saucepan, combine cornstarch and reserved strawberry mixture until blended. Bring to a boil; boil and stir for 2 minutes. 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.
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