Almond Strawberry Cream Cheese Pie

Almond Strawberry Cream Cheese Pie

Courtesy of:National Honey Board
Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted
• 1 9-inch baked pie shell
• 1 package (8 oz.) cream cheese
• 1/3 cup whipping cream
• 3 Tbsp. honey
• 2 Tbsp. almond flavored liqueur
• 1/2 tsp. vanilla
• 1/8 tsp. salt
• 1 1/2 baskets fresh strawberries, washed and hulled
• 2 Tbsp. honey
• 1/2 cup red currant jelly, melted

Directions:

1. Spread melted chocolate over bottom of baked pie shell. Chill.
2. Beat cream cheese with whipping cream, 3 Tbsp. honey, almond liqueur, vanilla and salt. Spoon over chocolate. Chill 30 minutes.
3. Combine strawberries with 2 Tbsp. 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.