Glazed Fresh Strawberry Cream Pie

• 1 cup sugar
• 2 T. white corn syrup, such as white Karo® syrup
• 1 cup water
• 3 T. cornstarch
• 1 box (3 oz.) strawberry gelatin, such as strawberry Jello®
• 4 oz. cream cheese, regular or lite, softened to room temperature
• 1- 1/2 T. confectioners' sugar
• 1 baked 9" pie shell
• 1 -1/2 quarts fresh strawberries, - washed, hulled and sliced
• whipped cream or whipped topping

Preparation -
For the glaze - Mix the sugar, corn syrup, water, and cornstarch together in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat until thickened, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and let cool about 20 minutes, then stir in the gelatin powder. Let the mixture cool completely.

After the strawberry glaze is completely cool -
Beat the softened cream cheese and confectioners' sugar together in a small bowl. Spoon the mixture into the baked pie shell. Place the sliced strawberries on top. Spread the strawberry glaze over the strawberries. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours before serving. Serve chilled. Add a dollop of whipped cream or whipped topping to individual servings.