1 baked 9-inch pie shell
1 qt. strawberries, rinsed and hulled
1/4 c. plus 2 tbsp. sugar
1 1/2 tbsp. cornstarch
1/4 c. plus 2 tbsp. milk or water
1 tsp. lemon juice
4 drops red food coloring
1 (3 oz.) pkg. cream cheese
1 tbsp. orange juice
sweetened whipped cream

Set out pie shell and strawberries. Set aside 2 cups whole berries. Crush remaining berries with fork and set aside. Mix sugar, cornstarch and milk or water in a saucepan in order, stirring gently and constantly, bringing to a rapid boil and cook for 3 minutes or until mixture is clear (mixture should be clear if used water). Stir in crushed berries and blend in lemon juice and food coloring. Cool mixture slightly with pan set in bowl of ice and water. Cover and set aside. Beat together cream cheese and orange juice until blended. Spread over bottom of pie shell; cover with whole berries. Pour cooled strawberry mixture over berries. Chill in refrigerator 30 minutes. Top with sweetened whipped cream.

Makes 6 servings.