"A great seasonal dessert with homemade crust, a sweet, well balanced filling, lots of strawberry flavor and a dollop of topping that adds creaminess...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 recipe for Flaky Pie Crust (or Sweet Shortcrust Pastry if you like a sweeter dessert), fully baked
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Or use a store-bought one, preferably all-butter
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1 1/2 pounds (25 ounces) fresh strawberries, weighed after hulled (about 1.8 pounds or 830g if weighed whole)
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1 cup sugar
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5 tablespoons (1.4 ounces) strawberry jello powder
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1 cup water
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3 tablespoons cornstarch
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1 tablespoon lemon juice
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3/4 cup heavy cream
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2 tablespoons cream cheese
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3 tablespoons powdered sugar
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8 whole strawberries