Mary Adams
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Decadent Strawberry Chocolate Deep Dish Pie
Indulge in this delightful deep dish strawberry pie, featuring a luscious chocolate base and a fresh strawberry topping. Perfect for summer gatherings or special occasions, this pie is a showstopper that combines the sweetness of strawberries with the richness of chocolate.
Details
- Difficulty:medium
- Estimated Cost:N/A
- Ingredients:7
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Recipe Information
- Prep time25 min.
- Cook time25 min.
- Total time50 min.
- Servings8
Ingredients
- 1 (9-inch)
- 1/2 cup
- 2 quarts, divided
- 1 cup
- 2 tablespoons
- 3/4 cup
- 3 1/2 tablespoons
Cooking Instructions
Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Decadent Strawberry Chocolate Deep Dish Pie.
Step 1
Start by preheating your oven to a toasty 450°F (230°C). Grab your pie crust and gently press it into a 9-inch deep dish pie plate, making sure to cover the bottom and sides evenly. Use a fork to prick the bottom and sides of the crust to prevent bubbling during baking.
Step 2
Pop the crust into the preheated oven and bake it until it turns a lovely golden brown, which should take about 10 to 12 minutes. Once done, let it cool completely on a wire rack – this is crucial for a perfect pie!
Step 3
While the crust cools, melt the semi-sweet chocolate chips in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir constantly for about 1 to 3 minutes until the chocolate is smooth and glossy. Once melted, use a brush or the back of a spoon to paint the chocolate evenly across the bottom and sides of the cooled pie crust. For the best results, place the chocolate-coated crust in the freezer for about 30 minutes to let the chocolate harden.
Step 4
Now, let’s get to the star of the show – the strawberries! Take the prettiest strawberry and place it cut-side down in the center of your chocolate crust. Arrange the remaining strawberries around it, creating a beautiful circle of color and freshness.
Step 5
In a separate bowl, mash the remaining strawberries until they’re nice and juicy. Transfer this mixture to a saucepan, add the white sugar and lemon juice, and bring it to a gentle boil while stirring frequently. This will create a delicious strawberry sauce that will enhance the flavor of your pie.
Step 6
In another bowl, whisk together the ginger ale and cornstarch until smooth. Gradually stir this mixture into the boiling strawberry sauce. Lower the heat to medium-low and let it simmer, stirring constantly, until it thickens up nicely – this should take about 12 to 14 minutes. Once thickened, remove it from the heat and let it cool for about 5 minutes.
Step 7
Finally, spoon the thickened strawberry sauce over the arranged strawberries in the pie shell. Now, it’s time to be patient! Chill your pie in the refrigerator for at least 8 hours, or overnight if you can resist the temptation. This will allow the flavors to meld beautifully and the pie to set perfectly.