When I need something extra special to take to a fun get-together, this is the recipe I like to make. This pie looks and tastes fabulous. It pleased even those ladies who don't like pies. Really, how do you not like pie? But, I digress...it was "gobbled" up in minutes! I never saw a pie disappear so fast.
It's so simple to put together and if pie crust isn't your thing, just substitute it with a graham cracker or cookie crust. It will still taste great and look give a beautiful presentation.
Ingredients:
1 9" pie crust (may be homemade or store-bought)
Bake as directed; let cool before filling.
2 (16oz.) containers fresh strawberries
While crust is baking, wash strawberries, let drain; hull and slice.
Cream Cheese Layer:
1 (8oz.) pkg. cream cheese
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1-1 1/2 Tbsp. milk
Beat whipping cream until stiff peaks form.
In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Gradually add in sugar and vanilla.
Fold cream cheese mixture into the beaten heavy whipped cream. until evenly combined;
spoon into cooled pie crust.
Glaze:
1 cup water 1 cup white granulated sugar
3 tbsp. cornstarch
pinch of salt
1 (3oz.) box strawberry gelatin
In a medium saucepan, whisk the water, sugar, corn starch, and salt; bring to a boil and continue stirring until thickened. About 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and whisk in strawberry gelatin.
Add the sliced strawberries and stir gently until all are coated with the glaze. Gently pour onto cream cheese filling.
For Drizzling:
1 Tbsp. shortening
½ cup milk chocolate chips
Melt 1 Tbsp. shortening and ½ cup chocolate chips in microwave, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth. Drizzle over strawberries. Refrigerate until set; and keep leftovers in the fridge. (If you have any!)
Be encouraged!
I lie down and sleep; I wake again, because the Lord sustains me. -Psalm 3:5
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