Strawberry Custard Pie
["1 1/2 c. sugar, divided", "6 Tbsp. cornstarch, divided", "1/4 tsp. salt", "2 c. milk", "2 egg yolks, lightly beaten", "1 Tbsp. butter or margarine", "1 tsp. vanilla extract", "1 baked 9-inch pie shell", "1 c. water, divided", "1 Tbsp. liquid red food coloring", "6 c. fresh strawberries, halved", "sweetened whipping cream and fresh strawberries (garnish)"]
["In a saucepan, combine 2/3 cup sugar, 4 tablespoons cornstarch and salt; stir in milk.", "Bring to a boil over medium heat.", "Cook stirring constantly, 1 minute.", "(Let mixture come to a boil slowly; when cooking after boiling has begun, it will begin to thicken.)"]
["sugar", "cornstarch", "salt", "milk", "egg yolks", "butter", "vanilla extract", "shell", "water", "liquid red food coloring", "fresh strawberries", "whipping cream"]