Scrumptious Strawberry Pie Food

STRAWBERRY CREAM PIE RECIPE

Steps:

• Combine graham crumbs, sugar and butter; press onto bottom and up side of 9-inch pie plate. Refrigerate until ready to use.
• Add boiling water to gelatin mix in medium bowl; stir 2 min. until completely dissolved. Beat cream cheese in large bowl with whisk until creamy. Gradually whisk in gelatin until blended. Place bowl in larger bowl filled with ice water. Let stand 5 to 8 min. or until gelatin is thickened, whisking occasionally.
• Reserve 4 large strawberries for garnish; chop remaining berries. Add 1-1/2 cups COOL WHIP to gelatin mixture; whisk until blended. Stir in chopped strawberries. Refrigerate 20 min. or until thick enough to mound; pour into crust. Refrigerate 3 hours or until firm.
• Spread remaining COOL WHIP onto top of pie to within 1 inch of edge. Cut reserved strawberries in half; use to garnish pie.

SCRUMPTIOUS STRAWBERRY PIE BARS

Steps:

• Place a large metal bowl and beaters from an electric mixer in the freezer.
• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease an 8-inch square pan with cooking spray.
• Mix crushed graham crackers, butter, white sugar, shortening, and cinnamon in a bowl until well blended. Press into the prepared pan to make crust.
• Bake crust in the preheated oven until set, about 7 minutes. Let cool, about 5 minutes. Refrigerate for 10 minutes. Transfer to the freezer and chill until cool to the touch.
• Beat heavy cream in chilled bowl with an electric mixer on high speed until soft peaks form. Beat in confectioners' sugar 1 tablespoon at a time. Add vanilla extract; continue to beat until stiff peaks form.
• Arrange 1 layer of strawberries over chilled crust. Add 1 layer of whipped cream. Repeat with a second layer of strawberries and whipped cream. Top with remaining strawberries. Drizzle strawberry syrup on top.
• Refrigerate pie until set, about 1 hour. Cut into 9 pieces before serving.