Chocolate Mousse-Covered Strawberry Pie
 
 
Chocolate-covered strawberries are so last year now that this chocolate mousse-covered strawberry pie is in town!
Yield: 1 9-inch pie
Ingredients
For the crust
  • 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
  • ¼ cup sugar
For the strawberry pie filling
  • 5 cups hulled and quartered strawberries, divided
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • ¼ cup cornstarch
  • pinch of salt
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ¼ tsp almond extract
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
For the chocolate mousse
  • 12 oz semisweet chocolate, chopped
  • 1 cup lowfat milk
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • pinch of salt
Instructions
  1. In a large bowl, stir together the graham cracker crumbs, butter and sugar. Press into a 9-inch springform pan. Put in the fridge to chill while you make the filling.
  2. For the strawberry pie filling, in a large pan, combine 2 cups of the strawberries, the sugar, cornstarch, salt, vanilla, almond extract, and lemon juice. Simmer until thickened, mashing the strawberries until they are almost puree, about 3-5 minutes.
  3. Stir the remaining 3 cups strawberries into the pan and remove from the heat. Pour into the graham cracker crust and refrigerate while you make the chocolate mousse filling.
  4. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate and milk. Microwave in 30 second increments until the chocolate is melted, stirring after each.
  5. Let cool slightly.
  6. Meanwhile, beat the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Stir the chocolate mixture, vanilla, and salt into the heavy cream. Continue to beat until the peaks are as stiff as possible. They should almost be able to hold a stiff peak.
  7. Pour the mousse over the strawberries and spread evenly. Let refrigerate overnight or until set.
Notes
Strawberry filling adapted from Inspired Taste
Nutrition Information
Serving size: 1 slice
Recipe by Joanne Eats Well With Others at https://joanne-eatswellwithothers.com/2014/05/chocolate-mousse-covered-strawberry-pie.html