Glazed Raspberry Pie

5 cups fresh raspberries, divided
1 cup water, divided
1 cup sugar
3 T. cornstarch
2 T. lemon juice
3 oz. cream cheese, softened
1 T. butter, softened
1 T. milk
1 pastry shell, baked (9 inch)

In a saucepan, combine 2/3 cup raspberries and 2/3 cup water. Simmer, uncovered, for 3 minutes. Strain raspberries and discard seeds; set juice aside. In another saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch, and remaining water until smooth. Add raspberry juice. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in lemon juice. Cool. In a small mixing bowl, beat cream cheeses, butter, and milk until smooth. Spread onto the bottom and up the sides of pastry shell. Fill pastry shell with the remaining raspberries. Slowly pour glaze over berries. Refrigerate until serving. Garnish with mint if desired. Yield: 8 servings.

Number of Servings: 8

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user DAAMJALU.