Four Layer Strawberry Pie Recipe Compliments of Makin' Memories Cookbook Four Layer Strawberry Pie Recipe Layer 1: Crust 2 sticks margarine, softened 1 cup self-rising flour 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed 1/2 to 3/4 cup chopped pecans PREHEAT OVEN TO 350 DEGREES. 1. In a large bowl, combine margarine, brown sugar, and flour. Mix well. 2. Stir in pecans. Spread in greased 9 x13-inch pan. 3. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes until browned. Cool. Layer 2: Cream Cheese Mixture 2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup frozen whipped topping, thawed 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1. Mix together and spread over cooled crust. Layer 3: Strawberries and Glaze 2 (1-pound) containers fresh strawberries, rinse and remove stems 1 container of Marzetti’s Strawberry Glaze (comes in a sealed plastic bowl, usually found in the produce section near the strawberries) 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1. Cut strawberries into pieces and sprinkle sugar on top. Stir, then refrigerate about 10 to 15 minutes. 2. Add glaze and mix together. Spread mixture over cream cheese layer. Layer 4: Whipped Topping and Decorations Remainder of 2 (8-ounce) tubs of thawed whipped topping Shiny tinsel flag pick decoration Red, white, and blue candy star sprinkles 1 container fresh blueberries 3 equal-size strawberries, sliced in half 1. Spread whipped topping over strawberry layer. (Form peaks with back of spoon.) 2. Arrange equal-size blueberries around the perimeter (3/4-inch apart). 3. Sprinkle a narrow border of candy stars in1-inch strips along the outside of blueberries. 4. Arrange strawberry halves in circular pattern in center (pointed edge outward). Place shiny flag pick in center. This Four Layer Strawberry Pie recipe makes a great crowd pleaser!
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