Sky-High Strawberry Pie
["3 qt. fresh strawberries, divided", "1 1/2 c. sugar", "6 Tbsp. cornstarch", "2/3 c. water", "red food coloring (optional)", "1 deep dish pastry (10-inch) shell, baked", "1 c. heavy cream", "1 1/2 Tbsp. instant vanilla pudding mix"]
["In a large bowl, mash enough berries to equal 3 cups.", "In a saucepan, combine the sugar and cornstarch.", "Stir in the mashed berries and water; mix well.", "Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.", "Cook and stir for 2 minutes.", "Remove from the heat; add food coloring if desired.", "Pour into a large bowl. Chill for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until mixture is just slightly warm.", "Fold in the remaining berries.", "Pile into pie shell.", "Chill for 2 to 3 hours.", "In a small mixing bowl, whip the cream until soft peaks form; sprinkle pudding mix over cream and whip until stiff.", "Pipe around edge of pie or dollop on individual slices.", "Makes 8 to 10 servings."]
["fresh strawberries", "sugar", "cornstarch", "water", "red food coloring", "pastry", "heavy cream", "instant vanilla pudding mix"]