In a large mixing bowl, mash enough berries to equal 3 cups.
In a saucepan, combine the sugar and cornstarch.
Stir in the mashed berries and water; mix well.
Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.
Cook and stir for 2 minutes.
Remove from the heat; add food coloring if desired.
Pour int a large bowl.
Chill for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until mixture is just slightly warm.
Fold in the remaining berries. Pile into pie shell.
Chill for 2-3 hours. In a small mixing bowl, whip cream until soft peaks form.
Sprinkle pudding mix over cream and whip until stiff.
Pipe around edge of pie or dollop on individual slices.
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