Strawberry Truffle Pie

Submitted by ratherbeswimmin

"Better Homes and Gardens"

 

• Ready In: 1hr 5mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 1 baked pie pastry shells (9 inch)
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (or pieces)
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, cubed and softened
• 2 tablespoons orange liqueur or 2 tablespoons orange juice
• 1⁄4 cup powdered sugar
• 1 lb fresh strawberries, stems removed and halved
• 1⁄4 cup red currant jelly, melted
• whipped cream (optional)

directions

1. In a small saucepan, combine chocolate and butter; cook/stir over med-low heat until melted.
2. Add in cream cheese and liqueur; cook/stir until smooth.
3. Remove from heat; stir in powdered sugar.
4. Spread chocolate mixture in bottom of baked pie shell.
5. Arrange strawberries, stemmed ends down, on chocolate layer.
6. Brush berries with melted jelly; cover and chill at least 4 hours.
7. Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes before serving.
8. Serve with whipped cream, if desired.