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    Published: Jul 3, 2014 · Modified: Jun 18, 2023 by Helen S Fletcher · This post may contain affiliate links · 8 Comments

    Chocolate Strawberry Pie

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    If you love chocolate covered strawberries (and who doesn't) this Chocolate Strawberry Pie is for you. Gorgeous looking and delicious, it's a snap to make.

    Any pie shell will do, homemade, frozen or roll out from the grocery store. For the best and easiest crust to make see my American Pie Crust Tutorial. However, I don't suggst a graham cracker crust as the flavor is too strong for the filling.

     A slice of the Chocolate Strawberry Pie on a white plate.

    The bottom of the baked shell is covered with chocolate ganache to keep it from getting soggy in case the strawberries juice a bit.

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    The tops of the strawberries are cut flat to sit well in the crust. After packing the crust with the upside down strawberries, the ganache is simply spooned over them encapsulating the strawberries completely. I told you it was easy.

    A couple of other fruit desserts include the Plum Crisp, Mini Pineapple Upside Downcakes, (Almost) No Bake Strawberry Pie and the Rhubarb Cream Tart.

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    • Why You'll Love this Recipe
    • Recipe Ingredients
    • Step by Step Instructions
    • Recipe FAQ's
    • Storage
    • Expert Tips
    • Other Scrumptious Pies to Tempt You
    • Chocolate Strawberry Pie

    Why You'll Love this Recipe

    • How could you not? Strawberries and Chocolate?
    • It is sooooo quick and easy to make.
    • A great dessert to make with children or grandchildren.
    • The few ingredients are easy to get and strawberries are in season now.
    • For such a few ingredients, it's gorgeous looking, delicious, and a snap to make.
    • July 4th is around the corner!

    Recipe Ingredients

    ingredients for the pie are fresh strawberries, a baked pie shell, butter, semisweet chocolate, almond extract, and corn syrup.

    CLOCKWISE: Cut Strawberries, baked pie crust, semisweet chocolate, corn syrup, almond extract, unsalted butter.

    The strawberries are cut and ready to go.

    A home made pie crust or a purchased one can be used.

    The chocolate is my fav - Callebaut #811 semisweet callets. Although these look like chocolate chips, they are not. They are in this form to make melting fast and easy. Use this or Guittard, Ghiradelli or a fine chocolate for the best taste.

    Almond extract just deepens the flavor of the tart. This is optional but encouraged.

    Corn syrup adds shine to the ganache.

    Be sure to see the recipe card below for the full ingredients list & instructions!

    Step by Step Instructions

    A fully baked pie crust.

    Step 1. Blind bake the pie crust and cool it completely.

    Step 2. Cut the tops off the strawberries. If they vary in size, cut a bit more off the tops to get them as equal as possible.

    The butter and chocolate are placed in bowl to be melted either in the microwave or in a double boiler.

    Step 3. Place the butter and chocolate in a heatproof or microwave safe bowl.

    The butter and chocolate are melted in the bowl.

    Step 4. Microwave it at half power for a couple of minutes or place it over simmering water until the chocolate and butter are melted.

    Gently whisk the chocolate and butter to combine completely.

    Step 5. Add the almond extract if using and gently whisk the chocolate and butter until completely combined.

    Covering the bottom of the crust to make it leakproof.

    Step 6. Spread a thin layer of ganache on the bottom of the crust to keep it crisp in case the strawberries exude any juice. Refrigerate briefly to set the chocolate.

    Strawberries are rimming the edge of the  crust.

    Step 7. Rim the inside edge of the crust with strawberries most equal in size.

    The entire shell if filled with strawberries

    Step 8. Continue filling the shell in toward the center using the smaller ones in the center.

    Spooning ganache over the strawberries.

    Step 9. Spoon the ganache over the strawberries. If it is too thick, heat it briefly but don't let it get too hot.

    The strawberries are completely covered with chocolate ganache.

    Step 10. Cover the strawberries completely with the ganache. Refrigerate to set.

    Removing chocolate that has dripped on the crust with a small knife.

    Step 11. If a little chocolate has dripped onto the crust, simply remove it with the point of a knife after it has been refrigerated.

    Finished pie, ready to serve.

    Step 12. The finished pie - as easy as it gets.

    Recipe FAQ's

    Can another crust be used?

    Yes, as long as it is not a graham cracker crust. A Pâte Brisée or a pâte sucrée are fine. Bear in mind, these are tart shells and not as deep as an American pie crust.

    Can Frozen Strawberries be used?

    No, they will be soft and way to juicy. Only use fresh strawberries

    Can other fruit be used?

    Sure, raspberries would be great or a mixed berry pie - as long as the fruit is fresh.

    Storage

    The tart can be made the day ahead and refrigerated. However, it should be brought out about an hour ahead of serving so the ganache can soften. Store leftovers in the refrigerator.

    Expert Tips

    • If using a bar of chocolate, be sure to cut it into small pieces so it can melt better.
    • When buying the strawberries, try to get them the same size as much as possible for a better looking pie.
    • If using the American Pie Crust, it can be made ahead and stored in the freezer unbaked. Bake when needed.
    The whole Chocolate Strawberry Pie on a yellow and orange background.

    Other Scrumptious Pies to Tempt You

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      Sky High Salted Caramel Chocolate Pie
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      Double Banana Caramel Cream Pie
    • Snicker-ama Tart with caramel, peanut butter mousse filled with snicker's pieces and a chocolate ganache
      No Bake Snickers Pie
    • Flaky crust
      American Pie Crust Tutorial

    If you love this Chocolate Strawberry Pie or any other recipe on my website, please please leave a 🌟 star rating in the recipe card and let me know how it went the 📝 comments below. I love hearing from you!

    Chocolate Fresh Strawberry Pie

    Chocolate Strawberry Pie

    Helen S Fletcher
    If you love chocolate covered strawberries (and who doesn't) this Chocolate Strawberry Pie is for you. Gorgeous looking and delicious, it's a snap to make.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 45 minutes mins
    Total Time 45 minutes mins
    Course Dessert, Pie, Pies
    Cuisine American
    Servings 10 servings
    Calories 346 kcal

    Ingredients

    Chocolate Strawberry Pie

    • 1 9” single pie shell, fully baked
    • 1 Quart Fresh Strawberries

    Chocolate Almond Ganache

    • 8 ounces semisweet chocolate (225 grams)
    • 10 tablespoons butter (150 grams or 5 ⅓ ounces)
    • 1 tablespoon light corn syrup
    • ½ teaspoon almond extract, optional

    Instructions
     

    Strawberries

    • Cut the tops off the strawberries, so they are flat. If the strawberries are assorted sizes (as they usually are), cut the tops off deeper, so they will all be about the same height in the shell. This should be within reason. The smaller ones can go toward the center. Set aside.

    Chocolate Almond Ganache

    • Place all the ingredients in the top of a double boiler over simmering water. Stir until melted. Alternately, place all the ingredients in a microwave bowl and microwave on half power for about 3 minutes. Whisk gently until smooth. Don't be too aggressive, as you don't want air bubbles in the finished ganache. It may need additional time depending upon the power of the microwave. Give it short bursts at half power at this point.

    Assembly

    • Spread a thin layer of the chocolate ganache on the bottom of the shell. Refrigerate while preparing the strawberries. Keep the remaining glaze at room temperature.
    • Line the pie shell with the strawberries, so they are touching starting at the outer edge of the crust with the largest berries and move in to the center. Spoon the chocolate over the strawberries. Refrigerate to set up.
    • If you have dripped chocolate on the shell, simply take a paring knife and very carefully scrape it off after the pie has been chilled, removing chocolate drips.
    • And there you have it - a perfect Chocolate Strawberry Pie!
    • Bring to room temperature to serve but store in the refrigerator.

    Notes

    This is a great dessert to make with children or grandchildren.  
    If using a bar of chocolate, be sure to cut it into small pieces so it will melt faster and more evenly.
    When buying strawberries, try to get them the same size as much as possible.  Avoid the humongous ones.
    If using the American Pie Crust, it can be made ahead and stored in the freezer unbaked. Bake when needed.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 10servingsCalories: 346kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 3gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 31mgSodium: 164mgPotassium: 294mgFiber: 4gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 373IUVitamin C: 56mgCalcium: 36mgIron: 2mg
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    1. Tina says

      March 25, 2025 at 9:04 am

      5 stars
      This is the first time I've ever made this kind of pie and it is on my dessert menu and I will share it with everyone that I know can not wait to make it and taste it

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      • Helen S Fletcher says

        March 25, 2025 at 10:41 pm

        Hi Tina, It can't be easier - that's for sure.

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    2. elodia cruz says

      July 07, 2014 at 8:53 am

      LOVE IT

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      • hfletcher says

        July 07, 2014 at 9:37 am

        Thank you Elodia.

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    3. Mollly says

      July 05, 2014 at 9:57 pm

      You just gained another viewer!

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      • hfletcher says

        July 05, 2014 at 11:28 pm

        I'm honored mz molly. Happy to have you aboard.

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    4. Vicki Bensinger says

      July 04, 2014 at 10:37 am

      OMG Helen this is genius! I love this idea and will try it soon. I had no idea you have a tv segment. What channel or do I recall you mentioning you appear regularly on Show Me St Louis? Thanks for sharing this.

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      • hfletcher says

        July 04, 2014 at 12:47 pm

        Hi Vicki: Thanks so much. I am on KMOV's Great Day St. Louis at 10:00 a.m. I appear the first Tuesday of every month. I cut it down from every week to twice a month to once. It takes a ton of prep and my schedule is so tight. Do enjoy the tart and Happy 4th!

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