Strawberries and Cream Pie

This pie is super easy and delish.  A hit at the Father's Day gathering.

Strawberries and Cream Pie


1 pie crust, baked

1 (8 oz) pkg cream cheese, softened

1/3 c. sugar

1/4 tsp. almond extract

1 cup whipping cream, whipped

Strawberries

2 T. semi-sweet chocolate chips

1 tsp. shortening



In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Gradually add sugar and almond extract; blend well. Fold in whipped cream. Spoon into cooled, baked pie shell. Arrange strawberries on top (they can be sliced or you can do whole ones with the points up). Refrigerate.

Melt the chocolate chips and shortening in the microwave on 50% power for 1 minute. Stir well. If needed, microwave for 20 second increments more at 50% power, until melted, making sure to stir well each time. Drizzle over strawberries and filling. Refrigerate until set. Store in refrigerator.

Slightly altered from The Pillsbury Complete Book of Baking.