Classic Strawberry Pie

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

Graham Cracker Crust

Heat oven to 375 degrees. 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.

Directions

In bowl, whisk pudding mix and milk 2 minutes; chill 30 minutes. Spread pudding evenly in piecrust. Cover top of pie with strawberries, pointed ends up. Dust lightly with powdered sugar. Makes 8 servings.

Nutritional Information

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