Jim's Fresh Strawberry Pie

From the kitchen of James Parris, Maury

1 9-inch pie crust
2 cups fresh, very ripe strawberries, mashed
3 tsp cornstarch
1 cup granulated sugar
2 cups whole fresh strawberries
whipped cream topping

Pre-heat oven at 350 degrees to bake pie crust. Use either homemade crust or pre-made. In a large sauce pan mix sugar and cornstarch, add mashed strawberries and cook slowly for 10 minutes until thickened. Pour into the pre-baked crust and chill until fully set. Top with whipped cream topping and garnish top with whole strawberries.