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    Home » Recipes » Pie » Chocolate Strawberry Cream Pie

    Chocolate Strawberry Cream Pie

    Published : August 2, 2021 Updated : September 10, 2021 by Together As Family 8 Comments

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    Chocolate Strawberry Cream Pie is an easy dessert recipe that starts with a store-bought frozen pie crust! So simple to make with a flaky pie crust, sweet cheesecake layer, juicy strawberries, and a milk chocolate drizzle over top. 

    For more strawberry dessert recipes be sure and check out my easy strawberry cake and this strawberry raspberry crumble. 

    A slice of cheesecake cream pie topped with strawberries and chocolate drizzle.

    Chocolate Strawberry Cream Pie Recipe

    This chocolate strawberry cream pie recipe is a show stopper dessert that no one will ever guess how easy it is to make it. With only 6 ingredients, one being a frozen pie crust, it's a quick dessert to whip up and it can be made ahead of time too. 

    A flaky pie crust filled with a sweet cheesecake and then topped with halved strawberries and drizzled with milk chocolate.

    It's a light and fluffy dessert that does not feel heavy at all. Which makes it perfect for a delicious summertime dessert. Or anytime!

    A horizontal image (overhead) of a slice of strawberry pie on a white plate with a fork.

    What You'll Need

    This pie recipe is made with simple ingredients.

    • Frozen Pie Crust - You want a frozen 9-inch pie crust for this recipe. Bake it according to package instructions and let it cool completely before adding the cheesecake layer. 
    • Heavy Whipping Cream - No substitutions for this one! You want that thickness, richness, and fat from the heavy cream to help the pie set. 
    • Cream Cheese - I prefer to use the full fat cream cheese when making this pie but the light cream cheese will work if that's what you prefer. 
    • Granulated Sugar - No this will not make the pie grainy tasting. It just adds the perfect sweetness. 
    • Vanilla Extract
    • Strawberries - The strawberries need to be halved so that they can lay on top of the pie. 
    • Milk Chocolate Chips - The milk chocolate pairs perfectly with the strawberries and cheesecake. 
    • Shortening OR Oil - You can use shortening, canola or vegetable oil for this. It creates a smooth texture for the chocolate, like a silky texture, which helps it drizzle nicely over the strawberries. 

    Ingredients needed to make chocolate strawberry cream pie.

    How To Make Chocolate Strawberry Cream Pie

    Making this chocolate strawberry cream pie is so simple to make!

    Bake the Pie Crust : Bake the crust according to package directions. Be sure and let it cool completely before adding the cheesecake layer inside of it. 

    Beat Heavy Whipping Cream : Add the heavy whipping cream into a bowl and beat it, starting at low speed and increasing as needed, until stiff peaks form. This will take about 3-4 minutes of constant beating. 

    Make Cheesecake : Add softened cream cheese into a bowl and beat just until creamy. Add the sugar and vanilla extract and beat until combined. Add the whipped cream into it and stir together until combined. Spread evenly into the cooled pie crust. 

    Strawberries : Halve the strawberries, from the stem down, so you have a flat side. Lay the strawberries down on top of the cheesecake layer. 

    Refrigerate : Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 6 hours. You can also make it the day before and let it refrigerate overnight. 

    Serve : Make the milk chocolate drizzle and drizzle it over the strawberries right before serving.

    A close up of strawberry pie with a chocolate drizzle over top.

    Tips For Success

    There are a few extra tips that will hopefully help you make this recipe.

    • Make Ahead Dessert : This pie can easily be made the day before. Just don't add the chocolate drizzle over top the strawberries until ready to serve. Let the pie with the cheesecake and strawberries (covered in plastic wrap) sit in the fridge overnight. I would not make it more than a day ahead of time, just to ensure the crust does not get too soggy before serving and that the strawberries stay fresh. 
    • Don't Substitute the Heavy Whipping Cream : Absolutely no substitutions for the heavy whipping cream. You want the fat and richness to help the pie set up and for it to be able to "whip" when beating. 
    • Milk Chocolate Drizzle : To make a pretty drizzle, put the melted chocolate into a Ziploc bag and snip a tiny section of the corner off. Drizzle the chocolate in circles over top the strawberries. You can also use a fork to do more of a "free style" drizzle if wanted. 

    Variation Ideas

    There are a few changes that you can make to this pie. I make it per the recipe but there are a few things you can do to change it up.

    • Homemade Pie Crust : I know some would rather not buy a pie crust and that's totally fine. Feel free to make your own pie crust to use in this recipe in place of there store-bought. 
    • Strawberries : We love the larger chunks of strawberries but it can make it hard to cut slices of the pie. If wanted, you can chop the strawberries up smaller instead of halving them. 
    • Reduce Some Calories : You can use the â…“ less fat cream cheese if wanted in this recipe. I use full-fat regular cream cheese because it has better flavor and helps the pie thicken and set. 

    What To Do With Leftovers

    Leftovers keep well, covered, in the fridge for 3-4 days. Any more time and the chocolate gets wet, from the condensation from the fridge, and the strawberries can start to bleed into the white cheesecake layer.

    A slice of chocolate strawberry cream pie on a white plate with a fork.

    More Pie Recipes

    Black Forest Pie - A chocolate crust with vanilla and chocolate cheesecake layers and topped with cherry pie filling on top of each slice.

    Chocolate Cream Pie - A no bake pie made with easy with chocolate pudding inside a chocolate crust. Top it off with whipped cream and milk chocolate curls. 

    Raspberry Cream Pie - Graham cracker crust with a cheesecake layer and then topped with a homemade raspberry filling. 

     

     

    A slice of cheesecake cream pie topped with strawberries and chocolate drizzle.

    Chocolate Strawberry Cream Pie

    Chocolate Strawberry Cream Pie is an easy dessert recipe with only 6 ingredients and it starts with a store-bought frozen pie crust! So simple to make with a flaky pie crust, sweet cheesecake layer, juicy strawberries, and a milk chocolate drizzle over top. 
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 12 mins
    Refrigeration Time 6 hrs
    Total Time 6 hrs 27 mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 8 slices
    Calories 344 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 store-bought pie crust (9-inch pie crust)
    • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
    • 1 bar (8 oz) cream cheese softened
    • â…“ cup granulated sugar
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 20 strawberries halved
    • 1 tablespoon shortening OR oil
    • ½ cup milk chocolate chips

    Instructions
     

    • Cook pie crust according to package instructions. Let cool completely.
    • In a small bowl, beat heavy whipping cream until stiff peaks form. This will take about 3-4 minutes.
    • In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Add in sugar and vanilla extract. Blend together well.
    • Using a rubber spatula pour the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture. Mix well to combine together.
    • Spread into the cooled pie crust.
    • Arrange strawberries, cut side down, over top.
    • Cover the pie with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 6 hours so the pie can thicken and set up.
    • Right before serving make the chocolate drizzle.
      In a microwaveable bowl combine shortening or oil and chocolate chips. Microwave for 2 minutes (may need less time) stirring every 30 seconds until silky and melted together.
    • Drizzle over the strawberries and serve.
      If you would rather serve the pie with the glaze hardened, refrigerate the pie until the chocolate glaze is hardened. Which won't take long.

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    Notes

    Chocolate Glaze : The chocolate drizzle on top will harden up slightly once put on the cold pie. Either use a fork to drizzle the chocolate on top OR put the melted chocolate into a ziploc bag and snip off the corner and drizzle in a circle motion over the strawberries. 
    Strawberries : Cut the strawberries in half the long way. Meaning from the top of the strawberry to the bottom. That way you end up with two halves that are longer/flatter in shape. You don't want to cut the strawberries in half through the middle. Cut from top to bottom. If you prefer smaller chunks then chop the strawberries up small. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 344kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 7gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 46mgSodium: 305mgPotassium: 168mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 481IUVitamin C: 18mgCalcium: 141mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword chocolate strawberry cream pie, strawberry cream pie, strawberry pie with chocolate drizzle
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    Comments

    1. Rochelle

      March 30, 2017 at 1:01 am

      Can't wait to try!

      Reply
      • Together As Family

        March 30, 2017 at 3:27 pm

        Hey! I hope you guys love it. Thanks for visiting the blog ?

        Reply
    2. Jennifer Olson

      April 15, 2017 at 1:47 pm

      Can this be made the night before?

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      • Together As Family

        April 15, 2017 at 9:33 pm

        Yes it can. Do not drizzle the chocolate over the strawberries if you are making it the night before. Drizzle the chocolate before serving or 1-2 hours before serving. I hope you enjoy it!

        Reply
    3. pattycake

      June 11, 2017 at 4:35 pm

      I AM LOOKING FOR THE RECIPE:Carrot CakeCheesecake Cake. Do you have that recipe? Thank you and we love the "Chocolate Strawberry Cream Pie. IT was amazing.

      Reply
      • Together As Family

        June 12, 2017 at 12:39 pm

        I don't have a recipe for carrot cake cheesecake cake..... although, it sounds amazing and now I want it too 🙂 So glad you loved the strawberry cream pie. It's one of my favorite desserts to make and eat!

        Reply

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