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Friday, January 11, 2013
STRAWBERRIES AND CREAM PIE
I'm not a very big fan of traditional pies, but I found this recipe a few years ago and it has become a family favorite for pie and non-pie fans alike! I have only used strawberries, but you can use any fruit or combination of fruit and I'm sure it would still be delicious. I think raspberries would be wonderful with this recipe...maybe I'll try that next time.
Strawberries and Cream Pie
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
3 tsp shortening
1 Oreo pie crust (I have also used a graham cracker crust and both options are fabulous)
1 8-oz block cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup sour cream
1 tsp vanilla
1 tub Cool Whip (8 oz)
2 cups fresh strawberries, halved
Combine chocolate chips and shortening and melt in the microwave. I usually microwave it for about 30 seconds and then stir. If needed, microwave for another 15-20 seconds and stir again. Stir until well combined and then pour about 3/4 of the mixture into the bottom of the crust and refrigerate until firm.
Beat the cream cheese, sugar, sour cream and vanilla until smooth.
Fold in the Cool Whip.
Arrange the strawberries on top of the pie. Microwave the remaining chocolate and drizzle over the top. I usually refrigerate again for about an hour before serving. You can also add the strawberries and chocolate before refrigerating overnight - that works great too!
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This looks so good! I saw it on Tastespotting and just had to click over :)
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ReplyDeleteThis cake looks AMAZING
ReplyDeleteSimply mouth-watering :)
This looks so delicious! I want a slice!!!
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May I make a suggestion? Substitute the shortening with 36% heavy whipping cream. This will give the ganache (melted chocolate) a smoother consistency and prevent the nasty "fat film" on the roof of your mouth. Butter will do the same, but heavy cream provides a more creamy and less oily texture.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much...was looking for a substitute for the shortening and this is perfect!
DeleteSuggestion: sub the shortening with heavy cream (36%). This will prevent and after film on the roof of your mouth.
ReplyDeleteThis could not look make DELICIOUS!!!! W O W ! ! !
ReplyDeleteCan you buy the Oreo pie crust in Australia? And if so who stocks it?
ReplyDeleteI want to make a low carb version so I will use sugar free chocolate,stevia, and make an almond meal based crust....oh baby! ;-)
ReplyDeletejames, how did it go- the low carb.
ReplyDeletei was wondering if coconut oil would work well instead of shortening?
and has anyone had any luck using the lower cal/fat options of the ingredients/ (ie the cream cheese, sour cream and cool whip all come in half fat...)
I almost always use the light versions of cream cheese, sour cream and cool whip for this and the pie still turns out great!
DeleteWhats the shortest amount to time i can leave it in the fridge? Is it necessary to leave overnight? I dont think i can wait that long! :)
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