STRAWBERRY CREAM CHEESE PIE

2 deep dish pie crusts, baked and cooled

CREAM CHEESE FILLING:

1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
1 can sweetened condensed milk
1/3 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla

STRAWBERRY GLAZE:

1 cup sugar
1/4 cup flour
1 1/2 cups water
1 small box strawberry jello
3 cups fresh sliced strawberries

if using frozen pie crusts, prepare according to package directions. cool. mix cream cheese, sweetened condensed milk, lemon juice, and vanilla. beat well. refrigerate. in a small saucepan mix sugar and flour. slowly add water to dissolve sugar and flour. bring to a boil and cook until mixture looks almost clear. remove from heat and add box of strawberry jello. allow to cool slightly. divide cream cheese mixture between 2 pie crusts. top with sliced fresh strawberries. top with cooled strawberry glaze to cover berries. refrigerate until set. serve with or without cool whip.

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