Fresh Strawberry Cheesecake Pie

Ingredients

• 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs
• ¼ cup butter melted
• 10 ounces cream cheese (remove from fridge 30 minutes before using)
• 5 tablespoons sugar
• 1 egg
• 6 medium - large strawberries pureed (3/4 cup)
• 1½ cups cream whipping / whole
• 1 tablespoon powdered / icing sugar (sifted)
• melted dark chocolate for drizzling
• whole strawberries (as many as you want)
• 1 cup cream whipping / whole
• ¼ cup mascarpone
• 1 tablespoon powdered / icing sugar (sifted)
• whole strawberries (as many as you want)

Steps

1. 1

   Pre-heat oven to 340° F (170° C).In a 7-8 inch (18-20 cm) lightly greased and floured pie dish, add the melted butter and crumbs, mix until combined then press down evenly to cover the bottom and half way up the sides of the plate. Refrigerate while preparing the filling.

2. 2

   In a medium bowl beat together cream cheese, sugar and egg until well combined, add the pureed strawberries and beat to combine.Pour on top of cookie base, shake the pan to even out the filling, then bake for approximately 30 minutes (filling should be firm around the outside and the inside wiggly when you shake it). Let cool, then cover with plastic and refrigerate for at least 5 hours or overnight before serving. Top with whipped cream either #1 or #2 before serving.

3. 3

   In a medium bowl beat the cream and sugar until firm, spread on the cheesecake, top fresh strawberries and drizzle with melted chocolate.  Enjoy!

4. 4

   In a medium bowl add the cream, mascarpone and sugar, beat until very thick, spread on cheesecake, top with fresh strawberries and serve.