STRAWBERRY PINEAPPLE CREAM PIE

Steps:

• Prebake your pie crust and have cooled.
• In a saucepot place the whole milk, and vanilla pudding mix (not instant), and cook until thick , following package directions.
• Cool slightly without stirring.
• Add well drained crushed pineapple.
• Add in vanilla.
• Whip the heavy cream until stiff, and fold in the cooled pudding mixture.
• Spread into the cooled pie shell.
• Chill until set.
• In a saucepot place the 1/2 cup berries and water.
• Cook about two minutes, then remove and sieve.
• Place back into saucepot.
• Combine the sugar and cornstarch with the juices or puree in the saucepot.
• Over low heat, stirring until thick and clear.
• Add food colouring if desired to make a nice red.
• Remove from heat.
• Slice the 2 1/2 cups berries in half.
• Place in a nice circular pattern berries cut side up onto the chilled pie.
• Spoon the glaze over all the berries to glaze fruit.
• Chill now for several hours.
• Serve with additional whipped heavy cream.