Mini Strawberry Pies

Mini Strawberry Pies 1 cup water 3/4 cup sugar 2 Tablespoons cornstarch 1 - 3 ounce box strawberry Jello 4 cups diced or sliced strawberries 12 mini graham cracker crusts (2 packages store bought) Cool Whip fresh whole strawberries, optional Whisk together the water, sugar, and cornstarch. Bring to a boil over medium high heat. Reduce heat and simmer 1-2 minutes. Stir in the Jello until dissolved. Let the mixture cool 5-10 minutes. Spoon the strawberries into the mini graham cracker crusts. Pour the Jello mixture slowly over the tops of the pies. Let the Jello fill in and then pour more on top being careful not to over fill. Refrigerate until set. Top with Cool Whip and a whole strawberry, if desired.