Ingredients for 1 servings:
1. 1 1/2 quarts strawberries, hulled
2. 1 cup sugar
3. 2 tablespoons cornstarch
4. 1/2 cup water
5. red food coloring, if desired
6. 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
7. 1 teaspoon fresh lemon zest
8. 1 (9 inch) baked pie crusts

Directions:
1. Mash enough strawberries to measure 1 cup.
2. Mix sugar and cornstarch in 2-quart saucepan.
3. Gradually stir in water and mashed strawberries (add 1 or 2 drops food color if deeper red color is desired).
4. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and boils.
5. Boil and stir 1 minute; cool.
6. Beat cream cheese and lemon peel until smooth; spread into baked and cooled pie crust.
7. Fill crust with remaining strawberries.
8. Pour cooked strawberry mixture over top.
9. Refrigerate about 3 hours or until set.
10. Store covered in refrigerator.