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 | |
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| 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 | |
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| 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. |
Nutrients
The following values are based on a single serving of this recipe.
| Calories | 420.2 kcal |
| Protein | 4.4 g |
| Fat | 27.9 g |
| Carbohydrates | 41.4 g |
| Fiber | 1.4 g |
| Sugar | 15.4 g |
Published on Jul 31, 2024 by Luminița