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== Description ==
Contributed by [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/catsrecipes/ Catsrecipes Y-Group]
* 8 Servings

== Ingredients ==
* 1 box (15 oz) Pillsbury™ refrigerated [[pie crust]]s, softened as directed on box
* 1 package (7 oz) [[almond paste]]
* 1 teaspoon [[cornstarch]]
* 1 [[egg white]]
* ½ cup [[granulated sugar]]
* 3½ tablespoons [[cornstarch]]
* 3 cups sliced fresh [[strawberries]]
* 1 pint (2 cups) [[whipping cream]]
* 3 tablespoons [[powdered sugar]]
* ¼ teaspoon [[vanilla]]

== Procedures ==
# Heat oven to 400°F.
# Unroll 1 crust on work surface.
# Into medium bowl or food processor, crumble almond paste.
# Add 1 teaspoon cornstarch and the egg white.
# Mix or cover and process until smooth.
# Spread on crust to within 1¼ inches of edge.
# Unroll second crust; place on top and pat together gently.
# Place stuffed crust into ungreased 9-inch pie plate.
# Seal edges; flute.
# Cover edge with foil; fit second pie plate inside first pie plate on top of crust.
# Bake 10 minutes.
# Remove top pie plate; gently prick bottom of crust about 12 times with fork.
# Bake uncovered about 15 minutes longer or until crust is light golden brown.
# Cool completely, about 1 hour.
# Meanwhile, in 3-quart saucepan, mix granulated sugar and 3½ tablespoons cornstarch.
# Add strawberries.
# Heat to boiling over medium heat, stirring constantly.
# Cook 10 to 15 minutes or until filling thickens.
# Cool completely, about 1 hour.
# Just before serving, spread strawberry filling in crust.
# In medium bowl, beat whipping cream, powdered sugar and vanilla on high speed until soft peaks form.
# Spread on top of pie.

==References==
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[[Category:North American cuisine]]

[[Category:Pie Recipes]]
[[Category:Strawberry Recipes]]
[[Category:Almond paste Recipes]]
[[Category:Egg white Recipes]]
[[Category:Heavy cream Recipes]]