Categories: Dessert, Pie, Strawberries

Ingredients

• 1 baked pie pastry shells (9 inch)
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (or pieces)
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese , cubed and softened
• 2 tablespoons orange liqueur or 2 tablespoons orange juice
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar
• 1 lb fresh strawberries , stems removed and halved
• 1/4 cup red currant jelly , melted
• whipped cream (optional)

Directions

1. In a small saucepan, combine chocolate and butter; cook/stir over med-low heat until melted.

2. Add in cream cheese and liqueur; cook/stir until smooth.

3. Remove from heat; stir in powdered sugar.

4. Spread chocolate mixture in bottom of baked pie shell.

5. Arrange strawberries, stemmed ends down, on chocolate layer.

6. Brush berries with melted jelly; cover and chill at least 4 hours.

7. Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes before serving.

8. Serve with whipped cream, if desired.

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