Strawberry-Lemon Swirl Pie - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. fresh or frozen unsweetened strawberries
3/4 c. sugar
3 Tbsp. cornstarch
1/2 c. water
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
1 Tbsp. margarine
several drops red food coloring (optional)
2 (3 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
1 1/2 c. milk
1 (3 oz.) pkg. lemon instant pudding
9-inch graham cracker crust
sliced strawberries

Preparation

In a large bowl, mash the 2 cups strawberries.
In a small saucepan combine sugar and cornstarch.
Stir in the water and mashed strawberries.
Cook and stir until mixture is thickened and bubbly.
Cook and stir 2 minutes more.
Stir in the lemon juice, margarine and the food coloring.
Cover surface with clear plastic wrap.
Cool and then chill.