Fresh Strawberry Pie - cooking recipe

Ingredients

prepared 9-inch pie shell
6 c. strawberries
1 c. sugar
3 Tbsp. cornstarch
1/2 c. water
red food coloring
1 (3 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened

Preparation

Prepare 9-inch pie shell; cool.
Mash enough berries to measure 1 cup.
Stir together sugar and cornstarch.
Gradually stir in water and crushed berries.
Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and boils.
Boil and stir 1 minute.
Stir in a few drops of food coloring; cool.