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Classic Strawberry Pie

1 (3.4-ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
1 cup skim milk
1 (9-inch) prepared graham cracker piecrust or 1 (9-inch) homemade graham cracker pie crust (recipe follows)
2 pint baskets California strawberries, stemmed
Powdered sugar, for dusting

1. In bowl, whisk pudding mix and milk 2 minutes; chill 30 minutes.
2. Spread pudding evenly in piecrust. Cover top of pie with strawberries, pointed ends up. Dust lightly with powdered sugar.

Makes 8 servings.

Graham Cracker Crust: Heat oven to 375*F (190*C). In bowl mix 1 1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs with ¼ cup sugar and 1/3 cup melted margarine or butter until thoroughly blended. Press crumb mixture firmly onto bottom and side of 9-inch pie plate. Bake in center of oven about 8 minutes until lightly brown, cool.

Nutritional Information: 239 calories; 8 g fat; 1 mg cholesterol; 247 mg sodium; 41 g carbohydrate; 3 g fiber; 3 g protein.

Recipe and photograph provided courtesy California Strawberry Commission. ©2003 California Strawberry Commission. All rights reserved.