Strawberry cream pie
Strawberry cream pie

Preparation time 20 minutes

Total time: 35 minutes

Ingredients

  1. 300 mL (1 1/4 cups) graham cracker crumbs
  2. 60 mL (1/4 cup) melted unsalted butter or margarine
  3. 45 mL (3 tablespoons) crustard powder
  4. 45 mL (3 tablespoons) sugar
  5. 625 mL (2 1/2 cups) milk
  6. 75g dark chocolate
  7. 1 carton (454 g) fresh strawberries, halved
  8. 30 mL (2 tablespoons) apricot jam or apple jelly, melted
  9. To taste, fresh mint leaves for garnish

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
  2. Combine graham crumbs and butter in a bowl. Press mixture into the bottom of a 23 cm (9 in.) pie plate. 
  3. Bake in the oven for 7 or 8 minutes, until crust is crispy. Reserve. 
  4. Mix custard powder and sugar in a large saucepan. Over medium-high heat, gradually whisk in milk until smooth. Bring to a boil, whisking constantly. Once the mixture has thickened, remove from heat and allow to cool completely. 
  5. Melt dark chocolate and brush over the entire crust. Allow chocolate to set. 
  6. Once the custard has cooled, pour into crust. 
  7. Cover generously with halved strawberries and then brush fruit with melted jam or jelly. Decorate with fresh mint leaves and serve.

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