Strawberry Pie

This is always a great summer treat...something I never make quite often enough! The strawberry filling is so yummy and refreshing. The crust is very dry so be sure to add plenty of CF cream cheese!

Crust:

- 1 cup white flour blend

- 3/4 cup tapioca flour

- 3/4 cup cornstarch

- 1 tsp xanthan gum

- 2/4 tsp salt

- 1 Tbsp sugar

- 3/4 cup shortening

- 1 egg~beaten

- 1 Tbsp vinegar

- 2~3 Tbsp ice water

- Whisk together flours, cornstarch, gum, salt and sugar- cut in shortening

- blend together egg, vinegar and cold water

- stir egg mixture into flour mixture~ holding some back until the pastry holds together and forms into a ball (lots of mixing will not make it tough!)

- form into 2 balls, cover and refrigerate at least 30 min

- with rice flour generously covering hands press into greased pie plate

- bake 450' for 10-12 min

Pie Filling:

- 1 qt sliced fresh strawberries

- 1 cup water

- 3/4 cup sugar

- 2 Tbsp cornstarch

- 1 tsp lemon juice

- 3 Tbsp strawberry jello

- 4 Tbsp CF cream cheese

- whisk together water, cornstarch and sugar~ bring to a boil

-boil 3 min or until thick

- take off heat and stir in lemon juice and jello~ cool 5-10 min

- spread softened CF cream cheese over bottom of coked pie crust

- fold strawberries into cooled gel mix and pour into prepared pie shell

- Refrigerate until cool before serving.