Ingredients
4-1/2 cups sugar3/4 cup cornstarch4-1/2 cups cold water3 packages (3 ounces each) strawberry gelatin1 tablespoon lemon juice6 packages (3 ounces each) cook-and-serve vanilla pudding mix6 pastry shells (9 inches), baked3 pounds fresh strawberries, halvedWhipped cream, optional
Preparation
In a large saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch; gradually stir in water until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat. Stir in gelatin and lemon juice until gelatin is dissolved. Cool to room temperature.
Prepare pudding mixes according to package directions. Pour into pastry shells. Top with strawberries. Carefully spoon gelatin mixture over berries. Refrigerate until set. Garnish with whipped cream if desired.
