1 c. finely crushed graham cracker crumbs
1/2 c. toasted, finely chopped walnuts
1/4 c. melted butter
2 eggs
3 (3 oz.) pkgs. cream cheese, softened
1/2 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 pt. fresh California strawberries, sliced
1/3 c. sugar

Mix crumbs, walnuts and butter. Press over bottom and sides of 8-inch pie plate. Bake in 375 degree oven 5 minutes.

Beat eggs until thick and lemon-colored. Beat cream cheese, 1/2 cup sugar and vanilla together until smooth. Beat in eggs until blended. Turn into crumb crust. Bake in 325 degree oven 20 minutes; cool.

Meanwhile, combine and chill strawberries and 1/2 cup sugar. Then use to top the cooled pie. Makes one 8-inch pie.