Chocolate Covered Strawberry Pie
🕒 Time
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Prep: 20 minutes
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Chill: 3–4 hours (or overnight)
🍽 Serves
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8 slices
🧺 Ingredients
Crust
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1 pre-made graham cracker crust (9-inch)
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Homemade option:
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1½ cups graham cracker crumbs
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6 tablespoons melted butter
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2 tablespoons sugar
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Chocolate Filling
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1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
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½ cup heavy cream
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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Pinch of salt
Strawberry Layer
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2–3 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
Optional Toppings
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Whipped cream
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Chocolate shavings or drizzle
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Extra strawberries
🔪 Instructions
1. Make the crust (skip if using store-bought)
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar.
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Press firmly into a 9-inch pie dish.
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Bake for 8–10 minutes, then cool completely.
2. Make the chocolate filling
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Heat the heavy cream in a small saucepan over medium heat until hot but not boiling.
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Pour hot cream over chocolate chips in a bowl.
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Let sit 2 minutes, then stir until smooth.
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Stir in vanilla and salt.
3. Assemble the pie
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Pour chocolate filling into the cooled crust.
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Arrange strawberries cut-side down over the chocolate, covering the surface completely.
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Gently press strawberries into the chocolate.
4. Chill
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Refrigerate for 3–4 hours, until chocolate is fully set.
5. Serve
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Top with whipped cream or chocolate drizzle if desired.
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Slice with a sharp knife (wipe clean between cuts).
✨ Tips & Variations
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Extra glossy strawberries: Brush lightly with warmed strawberry jam
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Dark chocolate version: Use dark chocolate chips
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Creamy layer: Spread a thin layer of sweetened cream cheese under the chocolate
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No-bake: Use a store-bought crust and skip baking entirely
