STRAWBERRY BAVARIAN PIE

1 pkg (3-oz) strawberry gelatin
1 tbsp sugar
1/8 tsp salt
1 cup boiling water
1/2 cup cold water
1 pkg (10-oz) Birds Eye quick thaw strawberries
1 cup frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 baked 9-inch pie shell, cooled
Whipped cream, optional
Fresh whole strawberries, optional

 Dissolve gelatin, sugar, and salt in the boiling water; stir until dissolved. Add the cold water and frozen strawberries. Stir gently until fruit thaws and separates. Chill until slightly thickened.

Add whipped topping; blend  until smooth (may appear slightly curdled but will smooth out on blending). Pour into pie shell. Chill until firm, about 4 hours.

Garnish with whipped cream and whole strawberries, if desired.

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