How about we cut into this luscious Strawberry Cream Pie? I have never made this pie, but it comes from my Better Homes and Gardens Desserts Cookbook, 6th printing 1967. I have been sewing so much during this quarantine time, but I really LOVE baking, and decided to check through some of my old cookbooks that I have collected over the years. Would you like to use my snack set that my friend, Linda, gave me, or would you like to use my Roy Kirkham Strawberry Fields teacup?
I was asked to make 40 masks for nurses who wear the cloth masks over their N-95 masks to make the N95's last longer. I did all these in one day and didn't think I'd ever want to see another mask again. The best part, however, was a friend cut all of these and even basted in the elastic, and brought them to me. That was a gift!
To add some joy to my life, I wanted to make hooded towels for Harper and Hayden. Harper chose the bunny design and Hayden wanted the monkey. The designs are Animal Peekers 5 from Designs by Juju. I've been making hooded towels for over 40 years, but this video shows how to make a self-lined one, which is wonderful! You can see it here.
Yield: 6-8
Strawberry Cream Pie
If you have the time to make this, it is well worth it!
Ingredients:
- 1 pastry shell (9 inches), baked
- 1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups milk
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- GLAZE:
- 1/2 cup crushed strawberries
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 3 cups fresh strawberries, halved
- Whipped cream, optional
Instructions:
How to cook Strawberry Cream Pie
- Cover bottom of pie shell with nuts if desired; set aside.
- In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch, flour and salt; gradually stir in milk. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat; cook and stir 2 minutes more. Remove from the heat and stir a small amount into egg; return all to the saucepan. Cook and stir until almost bubbly. Reduce heat; cook and stir 1-2 minutes more (do not boil). Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla. Cool to room temperature. Whip cream; fold into filling. Pour into pie shell. Chill for at least 2 hours.
- About 2 hours before serving, prepare glaze. Combine crushed strawberries and water in a large saucepan; cook for 2 minutes; sieve. Combine sugar and cornstarch; gradually stir into the berries. Cook until thick and clear, stirring constantly. Cool for 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, arrange berry halves over filling; pour glaze evenly over berries. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Garnish with whipped cream if desired.
I am sharing with these lovely parties:
Oh my word, Kitty - that pie looks heavenly!!!!
ReplyDeleteI think strawberry pie is one of my favs but I never make them EVER because my husband is horribly allergic to strawberries!!! So was his father and so is his sister.
So I am imagining having a big ole slice of yours with you and sipping tea and enjoying being together again.
The towels are adorable - and tysm for making all those masks. You are such an angel.
Oh, Kitty...the strawberry cream pie looks and sounds delicious! And your strawberry teacup is darling! Well done on sewing all those masks...I am impressed! And I am sure your grands will love them!
ReplyDeleteHave a blessed week!
Hugs!
Strawberry pies are so delicious, and with cream even better. We had my sister's cheesecake with strawberries yesterday. The towels are adorable, I will check out the video. I know they appreciate you making all those masks! I picture these cloth masks ending up in antique shops in 75 years with a story to tell. Hang in there, sending hugs.
ReplyDeleteWatching Juju make the towel was fun...made me want to try it myself. All those masks! A labor of love for sure. What’s not to love about strawberry pie? Yum!
ReplyDeleteYour pie turned out beautiful Kitty! I'll keep it in mind for when Jay's strawberries start to come in:@)
ReplyDeleteDelicious and so pretty Kitty! I know your sewing efforts were so appreciated! Adorable hooded towels, I know your grandgirls were thrilled. ♥
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing this informative guide. Freshwater tarpon have very hard mouths so it’s going to take some effort to hook, and if you do get them hooked the fish will fight, jump and thrash around.
ReplyDeleteWow, looks so yummy, another favorite and that darling tea cup. The masks are so cute. You have some skills dear Kitty. The hooded towels are so sweet. Hope your Easter was lovely. xo
ReplyDeleteYour teacups and dessert look so yummy Kitty. You made so many masks and it's so awesome that you are helping out people. Hope you have a nice week. Stay safe and be healthy.
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty table, Kitty! Oh my, you have been busy! What an honour to sew all those masks for the nurses! Yes, it would be an awful lot of work but I know they are much appreciated. The hooded towels are adorable. You are a very talented lady! Happy Easter Monday! Hugs...Sandi
ReplyDeleteYour pie looks sooooo good! I love strawberries. Oh Kitty...all those masks! I know you are Happy Tired! But I am sure those getting them are so grateful. Your hooded towels are adorable. Oh I wish I could do something like that. Stay safe dear friend. Hugs and blessings, Cindy
ReplyDeleteYour pie looks amazing Kitty, and how cute it is surrounded by your strawberry pretties! Than you for making all those masks, what a generous figt of your time and talents! I'm so glad you had a nice Easter with at least part of your family!
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That strawberry pie is mouthwatering!!! I also love those pretty teacups.The hooded towels are so cute!Hugs!God bless you and your family.
ReplyDeleteSuch a gorgeous looking pie, Kitty! I can hardly wait for our local strawberries. Yum! Good for you for sewing all those masks. I'm sure they were very much appreciated.
ReplyDeleteKitty, I've never had a strawberry cream pie. But I want one now!! Your's is so pretty. Love everything strawberry! You are an angel to sew all those masks. And those towels are too cute! xoxo
ReplyDeleteOh what a wonderful friend to help you out with the masks, a wonderful thing you did. The pretty cloth and teacup sets a lovely table. The pie is absolutely gorgeous and I can almost taste how good it is! Thank you for making the masks and supporting those on the front line..........
ReplyDeleteThat pie looks delicious! I love those hooded towels and I am sure those masks were greatly appreciated.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great way to help out during the pandemic. Your masks will save lives.
ReplyDeleteYour Strawberry Cream Pie looks delicious! I have collected a few older cookbooks. =) They are great!
ReplyDeleteThe masks look nice! It is so awesome of you to make those!
I love the towels. They are so cute.
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ReplyDeleteSorry about that last comment - I hit publish before I said all I wanted to say. God bless you for making those masks for those weary health workers! God bless them for all they do. They are just a force of light in this dark world. The pie looks very yummy indeed. Those towels are just downright adorable!! I LOVE those! They are so professional looking, too. You do such great work and are such a dear blessing to so many! May the Lord bless you richly in return!
ReplyDeleteHow pretty your little table looks set with all those strawberry pretties. Love that sweet tablecloth. A slice of Strawberry Cream Pie would taste rather delicious right about now. Wonderful of you to help make those masks, Kitty. They are helping the healthcare workers to continue to care for the sick....good on you. Love those hooded towels, too.....just so cute.
ReplyDeleteThat pie and vignette look delicious! What sweet sewing projects, Kitty! I know the nurses are grateful because my daughter was a recipient of one her sister made her. The towels are adorable. I always loved using hooded towels for my girls, and find they are very practical gifts for babies!
ReplyDeleteKudos to you for making the face masks, Kitty, and I think your hooded towels are adorable! You are so talented! Oh my, the strawberry cream pie looks delicious too. xoxo
ReplyDeleteYou did a fabulous job on those masks and what a huge help that they had already been cut out! Those are the time consuming parts of sewing that stress me out the most! And what can I say about that scrumptious looking pie? Oh my word....not only is it beautiful but I'm sure it had to be delicious! Hugs to you, der friend!
ReplyDeleteOooh, the food on your blog always looks so delicious!! And 40 masks in one day, that's awesome. I'm sure they'll be much appreciated. I love those little towels, maybe now that I have my sewing machine out I can try to make one. They sure are cute. It's so nice to visit you again Kitty. I took a very long blogging break, but am so glad to be back and re-visiting all my dear blog friends, including you. Hope you are staying safe and well. xo Deborah
ReplyDeleteOH that pie! I am slobbering all over my computer. Yummy! A big thank you for making all those masks.
ReplyDeleteLooks delicious! My favorite cookbook is Betty Crocker from the year I was married - 1975 - best recipes ever. Thank you for making all those masks. Your post is just beautiful!
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