Description
This Chocolate Covered Strawberry Pie features a crisp chocolate cookie crust, a layer of fresh strawberries, and a silky smooth chocolate ganache topping. It’s an elegant, no-fuss dessert that transforms the classic chocolate-dipped strawberry into a decadent sliceable treat.
Ingredients
- 2 cups chocolate sandwich cookie crumbs
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 3½ cups fresh strawberries, hulled and completely dried
- 10 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips or finely chopped chocolate
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional toppings: white chocolate drizzle, chocolate curls or shavings, fresh strawberries, whipped cream
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine cookie crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Stir until evenly moistened.
- Press the mixture into a 9-inch pie dish. Chill for 30 minutes or bake at 350°F (175°C) for 8–10 minutes. Let cool completely.
- Pat strawberries thoroughly dry and arrange them cut-side down in a tight layer over the crust.
- In a saucepan, heat cream over medium heat until steaming. Pour over chocolate in a heatproof bowl and let sit for 2 minutes.
- Stir until smooth, then add butter and vanilla. Stir until fully incorporated and slightly thickened.
- Pour ganache over strawberries, ensuring even coverage. Tap the dish gently to release air bubbles.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours until fully set.
- Slice using a warm, clean knife. Top with optional decorations if desired.
Notes
- Baking the crust gives extra crunch, but chilling works well too.
- Ensure strawberries are completely dry to prevent ganache separation.
- Use a springform pan for easy removal and cleaner presentation.
- Warm the knife before slicing for clean edges.
- Decorative toppings are best added after chilling.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes (optional crust bake)
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
