Chocolate Covered Strawberry Pie

Chocolate Covered Strawberry Pie

🕒 Time

• Prep: 20 minutes

• Chill: 3–4 hours (or overnight)

🍽 Serves

• 8 slices

🧺 Ingredients

Crust

• 1 pre-made graham cracker crust (9-inch)
  or

• Homemade option:

  • 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs

  • 6 tablespoons melted butter

  • 2 tablespoons sugar

Chocolate Filling

• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

• ½ cup heavy cream

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• Pinch of salt

Strawberry Layer

• 2–3 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and halved

Optional Toppings

• Whipped cream

• Chocolate shavings or drizzle

• Extra strawberries

🔪 Instructions

1. Make the crust (skip if using store-bought)

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar.

3. Press firmly into a 9-inch pie dish.

4. Bake for 8–10 minutes, then cool completely.

2. Make the chocolate filling

1. Heat the heavy cream in a small saucepan over medium heat until hot but not boiling.

2. Pour hot cream over chocolate chips in a bowl.

3. Let sit 2 minutes, then stir until smooth.

4. Stir in vanilla and salt.

3. Assemble the pie

1. Pour chocolate filling into the cooled crust.

2. Arrange strawberries cut-side down over the chocolate, covering the surface completely.

3. Gently press strawberries into the chocolate.

4. Chill

• Refrigerate for 3–4 hours, until chocolate is fully set.

5. Serve

• Top with whipped cream or chocolate drizzle if desired.

• Slice with a sharp knife (wipe clean between cuts).

✨ Tips & Variations

• Extra glossy strawberries: Brush lightly with warmed strawberry jam

• Dark chocolate version: Use dark chocolate chips

• Creamy layer: Spread a thin layer of sweetened cream cheese under the chocolate

• No-bake: Use a store-bought crust and skip baking entirely