Fresh Strawberries & Amaretto Cream Pie Recipe
"Strawberry pie is even more luscious when you cover it with a generous layer of amaretto cream. Keep the recipe in mind whenever you have a bounty of fresh berries. —Charis O'Connell, Mohnton, Pennsylvania..."
INGREDIENTS
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3/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
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1/8 teaspoon salt
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1/4 cup cold butter, cubed
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2 tablespoons shortening
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3 to 4 tablespoons ice water
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FILLING:
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4 cups sliced fresh strawberries, divided
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1 tablespoon lemon juice
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1/2 cup water
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1/2 cup sugar
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1/4 cup cornstarch
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4 to 6 drops red food coloring, optional
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AMARETTO CREAM
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1 cup heavy whipping cream
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2 tablespoons sour cream
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1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar
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2 tablespoons Amaretto or 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
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Optional toppings: additional fresh strawberries and toasted almonds
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