Pentecost Pie

When thinking about what to make to celebrate our Church's birthday this Sunday, I didn't think long before I thought of this yummy, fresh strawberry pie. As we are (most of us) pie people in my house, I thought "pie" because my children usually request pie for their birthday dessert. And I thought "strawberry" because when sliced, strawberries look just like red flames, representing the tongues of fire that came down upon Our Lord's friends and the Blessed Mother. Layered over a bed of white chocolate whipped cream, this berry pie is so delicious and refreshing. It's not too filling, and even though it's perfect for Pentecost with sliced strawberries, I have a feeling it would be wonderful with any fresh berry on top.

RESTOUT, Jean II
Pentecost
1732


I use a pre-made graham cracker crust for this recipe because the darling of the pie is most definitely the filling and the berries. You could certainly use a homemade graham cracker or even a regular baked and cooled pie crust instead.

White Chocolate Berry Pie

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5 oz. white chocolate
2 T. milk
1 cup whipping cream
3 oz. cream cheese
1/3 cup confectioner's sugar
1 t. grated orange peel
1 graham cracker crust - 9 inch
2 cups fresh sliced strawberries


In a microwave or over double boiler, melt white chocolate with milk. Cool to room temperature. Meanwhile, beat whipping cream until stiff and fluffy. Remove from mixer bowl to another bowl. Then, beat cream cheese and sugar in a mixing bowl until smooth. Beat in orange peel and melted chocolate. Fold in whipped cream. Spoon into crust; smooth. Arrange strawberries on top. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Store in refrigerator.