Lubys Cafeteria Fresh Strawberry Pie Recipes

RUBY RED STRAWBERRY PIE

Steps:

• Mash enough strawberries to measure 1 cup.
• Mix sugar and cornstarch in 2-quart saucepan.
• Gradually stir in water and mashed strawberries (add 1 or 2 drops food color if deeper red color is desired).
• Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and boils.
• Boil and stir 1 minute; cool.
• Beat cream cheese and lemon peel until smooth; spread into baked and cooled pie crust.
• Fill crust with remaining strawberries.
• Pour cooked strawberry mixture over top.
• Refrigerate about 3 hours or until set.
• Store covered in refrigerator.

LUBY'S CAFETERIA FRESH STRAWBERRY PIE

Steps:

• For glaze, in medium saucepan, combine 3 cups of the water, sugar, and gelatin.
• Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.
• In small bowl, gradually mix remaining 1 cup water into cornstarch until smooth.
• Add to saucepan, whisking constantly with a wire whisk.
• Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, about 5 minutes or until mixture is thick and fairly clear. (I suggest stirring constantly).
• Stir in food color.
• Remove from heat and let stand at room temperature cool.
• Do not refrigerate.
• For pies, spread 1/4 cup glaze onto bottom of each pie shell.
• In large bowl, combine strawberries and 2 cups of the glaze.
• Mix gently to coat evenly.
• Spoon half the mixture into each pie shell, arranging berries attractively.
• Spoon half the remaining glaze of each pie, smoothing and sealing glaze to edge of crust with spoon.
• Refrigerate at least 2 hours.
• Top with whipped cream.