FRESH STRAWBERRY CREAM PIE

Fresh Strawberry Cream Pie image

Provided by Angela (Grammy) Derby

Categories Pies

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 9" pie crust (may be homemade or store-bought)
bake as directed; let cool before filling.
2 (16oz.) containers of fresh strawberries
while crust is baking, wash strawberries, let drain; hull and slice.
CREAM CHEESE LAYER:
1 (8oz.) pkg cream cheese
1 c heavy whipping cream
1/3 c sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1-1 1/2 Tbsp milk
GLAZE:
1 c water
1 c white granulated sugar
3 Tbsp cornstarch
pinch of salt
1 (3oz.) box strawberry gelatin
CHOCOLATE DRIZZLE:
1 Tbsp shortening
1/2 c milk chocolate chips

Steps:

1. Beat whipping cream until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
2. In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Gradually add in sugar and vanilla.
3. Fold cream cheese mixture into the beaten heavy whipped cream. until evenly combined; spoon into cooled pie crust. Refrigerate before continuing.
4. In a medium saucepan, whisk the water, sugar, corn starch, and salt; bring to a boil and continue stirring until thickened. About 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and whisk in strawberry gelatin.
5. Add the sliced strawberries and stir gently until all are coated with the glaze. Gently pour over cream cheese filling.
6. Melt 1 Tbsp. shortening and ½ cup chocolate chips in microwave, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth. Drizzle over strawberries. Refrigerate until set; and keep leftovers in the fridge. (If you have any!)