Yummy

I doubled the recipe for a party last night, and it was my first time making it, but it was a HUGE hit. I did add a little less sugar to the mashed berries, but I added a touch (1.5 tablespoons) of confectioner's sugar to the freshly whipped cream. I will definitely make this again...my husband hates pie and ate two servings!

This pie was a BIG hit! My dad even changed his Key Lime birthday pie to this strawberry pie. The only change I made to it was I cut back the sugar by a 1/2 cup and it was still just as sweet. We absolutely loved it!!

Very good pie indeed with a lot of eye appeal. The only change I made was to add a "splash" of chambord, which brightened the strawberry flavor on this February day. I didn't add the red food coloring as I felt that it would look unnaturally red. I can't wait to try this recipe again when strawberries are in season! The one thing that the recipe doesn't tell you to do is to wash and hull the strawberries. I know it's probably an obvious step for an experienced cook, but for those who might not know, for the 2nd half of the strawberries where they are added whole, make sure that the berries have also been drained & dried before adding or the extra moisture could throw off the consistency of the cooked puree .