Pie crust mix for single crust 9-inch pie
1/2 cup finely ground almonds
Water
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 1/2 tablespoon sugar
2 pints fresh strawberries washed and stemmed
2 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, melted
Chocolate leaves (recipe follows)
Ground almonds, for garnish
INSTRUCTIONS
Combine pie crust mix and almonds; mix in water as directed on package. Roll
out pastry on floured surface and use to line a 9-inch pie plate; crimp
edges. Prick bottom and sides of pastry shell with a fork. Bake in
400-degree oven 8 to 10 minutes, until golden brown. Set aside to cool. In
mixing bowl beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Gradually beat in 3/4
cup of the berries to crush. Spread mixture in prepared pastry shell. Dip
tips of remaining berries in melted chocolate; arrange upright over cheese
layer. Sprinkle with ground almonds. Arrange chocolate leaves around outer
edge of pie. To serve, cut wedges.
('thanks again' Holly Wise for providing this recipe)
