This is a family favorite. a bit of work however the rewards are oh so good. If you don't mind a bit of time it is well worth the wait.

My mother and I have been making this family favorite since around 1960! The recipe we have for "Strawberry Satin Pie" varies only in the glaze: 1/2 c. water, 1/4 c. sugar, 2 tsp. cornstarch, and a few drops of red food coloring -(which is essentially just half what the recipe here calls for) and is perfect. Opinions over the years have been divided on whether the pie is better with or without the toasted almonds, but all agree this is probably the best pie they've ever eaten outside of America's favorite apple pie. The pastry cream is outstanding and goes SO well with the strawberries. Use the freshest and prettiest you can find, and for best presentation just halve the strawberries and arrange them attractively over the filling. We look forward to strawberry season every year just in anticipation of this pie! Your taste buds certainly will be rewarded, as will you, with all the compliments you'll receive!

This pie was alot of work but my family enjoyed it.