Decadent Strawberry Cream Pie

Elevate your dessert game with this luxurious strawberry cream pie. A velvety blend of fresh strawberries, airy whipped cream, and sweet meringue, all nestled in a delectable chocolate cookie crust. Indulge in a slice of pure bliss with every bite.

Ingredients

For the Decadent Strawberry Cream Pie
1 ¼	cups chocolate cookie crumbs
¼	cup butter, melted (*may substitute premade chocolate crumb crust)
1	pint fresh strawberries
6	tablespoons white sugar
2	egg whites
1	cup whipping cream
1	teaspoon vanilla extract
¼	cup chocolate syrup
8	strawberries, sliced (garnish)

Instructions

• For the Strawberry Cream Pie

  1. Begin by combining chocolate cookie crumbs with melted butter. Press the mixture into an 8-inch pie plate and place in the freezer.
  2. Next, wash, hull, and puree a pint of fresh strawberries with 2 tablespoons of sugar. Set aside.
  3. In a separate bowl, beat egg whites with the remaining 4 tablespoons of sugar until stiff peaks form. Refrigerate this meringue mixture.
  4. Whip the cream with vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Reserve 1/2 cup for garnish.
  5. Gently fold the strawberry puree and egg whites into the whipped cream to create a luscious filling.
  6. Pour the strawberry cream mixture into the prepared crust and freeze until set.
  7. Just before serving, decorate the top of the frozen pie with the reserved whipped cream, sliced strawberries, and a drizzle of chocolate syrup. Delight in this elegant dessert.

Jul 31, 2024