Fresh Strawberry Pie with Jello Glaze (No Cooked Berries)

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons cold water
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons powdered strawberry Jello (regular, not sugar-free)
• 3/4 cup corn syrup
• A few drops of red food coloring
• 1/8 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
• 2 quarts fresh strawberries, cleaned and hulled
• 1 1/2 cups unbleached, all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1/8 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 cup frozen butter, grated
• 1 tablespoon cream cheese, room temperature
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons cold milk