Make this recipe a recipe that people in that category can eat. categories: ['dairy_free'], recipe: prepare mashed strawberries. in a two-quart saucepan, mix together sugar and cornstarch. gradually stir in mashed berries and water. cook mashed berry mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly until mixture thickens and comes to a boil. boil mixture about one minute, stirring all the time. remove from heat and cool. soften cream cheese and beat until smooth. spread cream cheese on bottom of pie shell. fill pie shell with whole or halved berries. top with cooked strawberry mixture. chill until set, about four hours or overnight.

Target recipe: in medium saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch; add water and lemon juice. over high heat, bring to a boil. reduce heat; cook and stir until slightly thickened and clear, 4-5 minutes. remove from heat, add gelatin and stir until dissolved. cool to room temperature. while mix cools, bake pie crust (if necessary) and clean and hull strawberries. stir in strawberries; turn into prepared pastry shell. chill 4 to 6 hours or until set. serve with whipped cream if desired. refrigerate leftovers.