This chocolate-covered strawberry pie is a heavenly treat that combines the rich chocolate flavor with the freshness of strawberries. The buttery pie crust complements the creamy chocolate filling and juicy strawberries, creating a delightful dessert that is sure to impress your guests.
Ingredients
- 1 pre-baked pie crust
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- Whipped cream for garnish
- Chocolate shavings for garnish
Directions
- In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream until simmering.
- Pour the hot cream over the chocolate chips in a heatproof bowl and let sit for 3 minutes.
- Stir the chocolate and cream until smooth and shiny, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Spread the chocolate filling evenly into the pre-baked pie crust.
- Arrange the sliced strawberries on top of the chocolate filling.
- Refrigerate the pie for at least 2 hours to set.
- Before serving, garnish with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.
Interesting Facts
Strawberries are a good source of vitamin C and antioxidants.
Chocolate is known to improve mood and boost brain function.
This pie can be customized with different toppings like nuts or mint leaves.