CRUST:

1 c. flour
1 stick butter
1/2 c. chopped nuts

LAYER 1:

1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese
1 c. powdered sugar
1 c. Cool Whip

LAYER 2:

1 qt. fresh strawberries, sliced
4 tbsp. cornstarch
1 c. water
1 1/2 c. sugar
1 1/2 tsp. red food coloring

CRUST: Blend together flour, butter and nuts. Press into bottom of a 9x13 inch pan. Bake for 10 minutes at 350 degrees. Let cool.

LAYER 1: Blend together cream cheese, sugar and Cool Whip. Spread on top of crust.

LAYER 2: In saucepan, cook berries. Add cornstarch, water, sugar and red food coloring until mixture is thickened. Cool completely. Spread cooled mixture over cream cheese layer. Spread Cool Whip on top.