Chocolate Covered Strawberry Pie – Creamy, Decadent & Perfectly Sweet! 🍓🍫
Looking for a dessert that combines chocolate, strawberries, and creamy goodness all in one bite? This Chocolate Covered Strawberry Pie is a showstopper! Perfect for special occasions, holidays, or just treating yourself, this pie is rich, creamy, and bursting with fresh strawberry flavor. With a chocolate cookie crust, velvety cream cheese filling, and a luscious chocolate topping, it’s a dessert that everyone will love.
Whether you’re a seasoned baker or a beginner, this recipe is simple to follow and doesn’t require any complicated techniques. Here’s everything you need to know to make the ultimate Chocolate Covered Strawberry Pie.
Ingredients
Crust
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1 (9-inch) chocolate cookie crust (store-bought or homemade)
Filling
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8 oz cream cheese, softened
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1/2 cup powdered sugar
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1 cup heavy whipping cream
Topping
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1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
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1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
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1 tsp coconut oil or butter (optional, for glossy chocolate drizzle)
Directions
Step 1: Prepare the Crust
If using a store-bought chocolate cookie crust, simply set it aside at room temperature.
If you prefer a homemade crust, here’s a quick method:
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Crush 24 chocolate sandwich cookies into fine crumbs using a food processor or by placing them in a zip-top bag and crushing with a rolling pin.
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Mix crumbs with 3 tbsp melted butter until well combined.
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Press the mixture evenly into a 9-inch pie pan.
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Chill in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes to set.
Step 2: Make the Cream Cheese Filling
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In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
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In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form.
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Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fully incorporated and fluffy.
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Spread the filling evenly into the prepared chocolate cookie crust. Smooth the top with a spatula.
Step 3: Add the Strawberries
Arrange the halved fresh strawberries on top of the cream cheese filling in a single layer. You can place them cut-side down for a cleaner look or in a decorative pattern for presentation.
Step 4: Prepare the Chocolate Drizzle
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In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate chips and coconut oil (or butter).
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Microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth and melted.
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Using a spoon or a small piping bag, drizzle the melted chocolate over the strawberries.