Description
Grandma’s Chocolate Strawberry Truffle Pie tastes like pure nostalgia with a rich chocolate twist. One slice is never enough because every bite is creamy, fruity, and irresistibly decadent.
Ingredients
Scale
- 24 chocolate sandwich cookies
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 12 oz semi-sweet chocolate, finely chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp fine sea salt
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
- 1/2 cup whipped cream
- Chocolate curls or shaved chocolate
- Extra fresh strawberries for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Crush the chocolate sandwich cookies into fine crumbs and mix with the melted butter.
- Press the mixture firmly into a 9-inch pie pan.
- Bake the crust for 8 to 10 minutes and let it cool completely.
- Place the chopped chocolate in a heatproof bowl.
- Heat the heavy cream until it just begins to simmer.
- Pour the hot cream over the chocolate and let it sit for 3 minutes.
- Stir until smooth, then mix in the softened butter, vanilla extract, and sea salt.
- Beat the cream cheese with the powdered sugar until smooth.
- Fold the cream cheese mixture into the chocolate ganache.
- Arrange the strawberries evenly over the cooled crust.
- Pour the chocolate filling over the strawberries and smooth the top.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 to 6 hours or overnight until fully set.
- Garnish with whipped cream, chocolate curls, and fresh strawberries before serving.
- Slice with a warm knife and enjoy chilled.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Cuisine: American