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Homemade chocolate strawberry pie with a slice cut out, topped with whipped cream and fresh strawberries on a white kitchen counter.

Chocolate Strawberry Pie

A decadent chocolate strawberry pie with layers of rich chocolate ganache, creamy strawberry filling, and fresh berries — the perfect dessert for Valentine’s Day or any celebration.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Chill Time: 4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 35 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Calories: 385kcal
Cost: $10–$12

Equipment

  • 1 9-inch pie pan For baking or chilling the crust
  • 1 Food processor or rolling pin To crush cookies for crust
  • 2 Mixing bowls Separate wet and dry ingredients
  • 1 Electric mixer or whisk To beat cream cheese and cream
  • 1 Rubber spatula For folding and mixing
  • 1 Small saucepan To heat cream for ganache
  • 1 Measuring set Cups and spoons
  • 1 Sharp knife To slice strawberries

Ingredients

Crust

  • 1 ½ cups chocolate cookie crumbs For crust
  • 5 tablespoon melted butter Mix with crumbs
  • 2 tablespoon granulated sugar Optional for crust sweetness
  • ¼ teaspoon salt To balance flavor

Ganache

  • 6 oz dark chocolate For ganache layer
  • ¾ cup heavy cream Heat to make ganache
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract For ganache flavor

Filling

  • 1 cup fresh strawberries Chopped, for filling
  • 8 oz cream cheese Softened
  • ½ cup powdered sugar Sweetens filling
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract For filling
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream Whipped to stiff peaks
  • 1 teaspoon gelatin or cornstarch To stabilize filling

Topping

  • Fresh strawberries For topping
  • Whipped cream For garnish
  • Chocolate shavings Optional topping

Instructions

  • Crush cookies and mix with butter, sugar, and salt. Press into pan and bake at 350°F for 10 min. Cool completely.
  • Heat cream, pour over chocolate, add vanilla, stir smooth. Spread over crust, chill 30 min.
  • Beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla. Fold in strawberries and whipped cream. Add gelatin if needed.
  • Spread strawberry filling over ganache; chill 4 hours or overnight.
  • Top with whipped cream, fresh strawberries, and chocolate shavings before serving.

Notes

This pie is perfect for special occasions and can be made ahead. Customize the topping with other berries or chocolate decorations.

Nutrition

Serving: 150g | Calories: 385kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 75mg | Sodium: 170mg | Potassium: 220mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 700IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 75mg | Iron: 2mg