This elegant dessert features a dense, fudgy chocolate bottom layer topped with a light, airy strawberry mousse. The combination of rich cocoa and bright berry flavors creates a perfect balance of sweetness and acidity. Ideal for summer gatherings or special occasions, this no-bake pie relies on simple ingredients like semi-sweet chocolate, fresh strawberries, and eggs to create a sophisticated treat. The texture contrasts beautifully between the creamy chocolate base and the fluffy fruit topping. Garnish with fresh strawberry slices for a vibrant finish that impresses guests.
Rowe’S Strawberry Black Bottom Pie
Description
This elegant dessert features a dense, fudgy chocolate bottom layer topped with a light, airy strawberry mousse. The combination of rich cocoa and bright berry flavors creates a perfect balance of sweetness and acidity. Ideal for summer gatherings or special occasions, this no-bake pie relies on simple ingredients like semi-sweet chocolate, fresh strawberries, and eggs to create a sophisticated treat. The texture contrasts beautifully between the creamy chocolate base and the fluffy fruit topping. Garnish with fresh strawberry slices for a vibrant finish that impresses guests.Ingredients
Directions
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Heat half and half in a saucepan over medium heat.
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Stir in chocolate morsels; beat smooth with wire whisk.
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Remove from heat; whisk in egg yolks one at a time, mixing until well blended.
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Return to heat.
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Cook, stirring, 1 to 2 minutes longer.
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Cool; pour into pie shell.
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Chill until set, 2 to 3 hours.
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Puree 1 pint of the berries with lemon juice (there should be about 1 2/3 cups puree).
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Soften gelatin in water; warm over low heat to dissolve, then stir into berry puree.
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Chill until mixture begins to set.
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Meanwhile, beat egg whites, gradually adding sugar until soft peaks form.
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Fold in thickened berry mixture.
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Pour over chocolate layer, chill until set.
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To serve, slice remaining pint berries; sweeten if desired.
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Spoon over wedges of pie
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 60.0kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 7.2g12%
- Saturated Fat 4.4g23%
- Cholesterol 18.8mg7%
- Sodium 8.4mg1%
- Total Carbohydrate 1.1g1%
- Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
- Sugars 1.1g
- Protein 0.6g2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
Ensure the chocolate layer is fully set before adding the strawberry topping to maintain distinct layers.
Use fresh, ripe strawberries for the best flavor and color in the mousse layer.
This pie can be made a day ahead and stored in the refrigerator.
For a vegan version, substitute half and half with a rich plant-based cream alternative and use agar-agar instead of gelatin.
Make sure egg whites are completely free of yolk for the best volume when whipping.
