Strawberry Chocolate Pie

ItalianMama's Note:

Fresh strawberries, smooth chocolate, and cream cheese combine to form a rich pie that tastes something like a chocolate-covered strawberry--only better! Save time by using pre-made strawberry glaze and omitting the last three ingredients. Perfect for a summer party!

• Total Time: 20 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 0 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 8-10

Yield: 1.0 pie

• 1 graham cracker pie crust (chocolate preferred, but plain will do)
• ¾ cup chocolate hazelnut spread (Nutella)
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese or 1 (8 ounce) package neufchatel cheese , softened
• ¼ cup powdered sugar
• 1 ½ lbs fresh strawberries
• 1⁄3; cup granulated sugar
• ½ cup water
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch

Directions:

1. In a medium bowl, beat softened cream cheese, powdered sugar and Nutella with a mixer on medium speed until creamy. Spread mixture evenly in pie crust. Refrigerate.
2. Slice and mash about 3/4 cup of the strawberries. In a medium saucepan, mix the mashed berries, granulated sugar, cornstarch and water. Heat over high heat until boiling, stirring constantly. Continue to boil and stir another minute. Remove from heat and cool in the refrigerator for about 10 minutes. (For faster prep, skip this step and use pre-made strawberry glaze).
3. Meanwhile, slice remaining strawberries. When glaze is cool, pour over sliced berries and toss to combine. Spoon strawberries into the pie pan. Refrigerate until ready to serve, up to 8 hours. Slice and serve with whipped cream (optional).

Reviews

[maryL in Canada]

This is an excellent recipe. Sobey's grocery store had strawberries on sale so I thought I would try this for PAC 2010 spring. I am so glad I found this. I used Cool whip on top and every bite of it was gone.