Almond Strawberry Cream Cheese Pie

Almond Strawberry Cream Cheese Pie

YIELD: Makes 6 servings

INGREDIENTS

1/2 cup - semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted

1 - 9-inch baked pie shell

For Filling:

1 package (8 oz.) - cream cheese

1/3 cup - whipping cream

3 T - honey

2 T - almond flavored liqueur

1/2 tsp. - vanilla

1/8 tsp. - salt

For Topping:

1 1/2 baskets - fresh strawberries, washed and hulled

2 T - honey

1/2 cup - red currant jelly, melted

DIRECTIONS

Spread melted chocolate over bottom of baked pie shell. Chill.

Beat cream cheese with whipping cream, 3 T honey, almond liqueur, vanilla and salt. Spoon over chocolate. Chill 30 minutes.

Combine strawberries with 2 T honey and melted jelly. Toss gently to coat berries completely. Arrange over cream cheese filling. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

TIP

Best served within 2 to 3 hours.