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Decadent Valentine’s Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Milk Pie

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A rich and creamy chocolate-covered strawberry milk pie that combines velvety chocolate with fresh strawberries for a perfect Valentine’s Day dessert or any special occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs (about 12 full sheets, finely crushed)
  • 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 2 cups whole milk (480 ml)
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup cornstarch (32 grams)
  • 4 large egg yolks, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, finely chopped (about 170 grams)
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 pint fresh strawberries (about 450 grams), washed and hulled
  • 6 ounces dark chocolate (170 grams), for melting and dipping
  • Optional: white chocolate for drizzling

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar until combined. Press evenly into a 9-inch pie dish. Bake for 8-10 minutes until set and fragrant. Cool completely.
  2. In a medium saucepan, whisk sugar and cornstarch. Slowly add whole milk, whisking to avoid lumps. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened and bubbling (5-7 minutes).
  3. Lightly whisk egg yolks in a separate bowl. Gradually pour about ½ cup (120 ml) of hot milk mixture into yolks while whisking vigorously. Pour yolk mixture back into saucepan, stirring constantly.
  4. Cook custard over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until pudding-like consistency. Remove from heat.
  5. Stir in chopped semi-sweet chocolate until melted and incorporated. Add softened butter and vanilla extract, stirring until smooth. Optionally strain custard through a fine mesh sieve.
  6. Pour chocolate milk pie filling into cooled crust. Smooth top with spatula. Cover with plastic wrap directly on surface. Refrigerate at least 3 hours or overnight.
  7. Melt dark chocolate in double boiler or microwave. Dip strawberries halfway into melted chocolate and place on parchment-lined tray. Drizzle with white chocolate if desired. Chill 15-20 minutes until firm.
  8. Arrange chocolate-covered strawberries on top of chilled pie before serving. Slice with warm knife and serve.

Notes

Use firm, ripe strawberries with no bruises for best flavor. For gluten-free crust, substitute graham crackers with almond flour or gluten-free cookie crumbs. For dairy-free version, use coconut milk and dairy-free chocolate. Chill pie at least 3 hours or overnight for best texture. Use a warm knife to slice cleanly. Melt chocolate gently to avoid seizing.

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