MRS. LYNDON B. JOHNSON'S RECIPE
FOR STRAWBERRY ICE BOX PIE
 
PASTRY SHELL:

1 c. flour
1 tsp. salt
1 tbsp. sugar
2 tbsp. shortening
3 tbsp. cold water

Sift together flour, salt and sugar. Cut in shortening. Sprinkle with water, tossing gently to moisten. Roll out and fit into pie plate. Bake in hot oven until golden brown. Cool.

FILLING:

1 (17 oz.) pkg. marshmallows
1 box frozen or 2 c. fresh sweetened strawberries
1 c. whipping cream, whipped

Put marshmallows in double boiler; add 2 tablespoons strawberry juice. Cook until marshmallows are dissolved. Mix strawberries and marshmallows thoroughly. Chill about 2 hours. Fold whipped cream into marshmallow mixture and pour into cool pastry shell. Chill until firm.

 

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