Sky High Strawberry Pie - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 qt. fresh strawberries, divided
1 1/2 c. sugar
6 Tbsp. cornstarch
2/3 c. water
1 deep dish pastry shell (10-inch), baked
1 c. heavy cream
1 1/2 Tbsp. instant vanilla pudding mix

Preparation

In a large bowl, mash enough berries to equal 3 cups.
In saucepan, combine the sugar and cornstarch.
Stir in mashed berries and water; mix well.
Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.
Cook and stir 2 minutes.
Remove from heat. Pour into a large bowl.
Chill 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until mixture is slightly warm.
Fold in the rest of berries.
Pile into pie shell.
Chill 2 to 3 hours.