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Here's everything you need for this delectable strawberry cream slab pie. We like this pie for special occasions, but it's good anytime.

Ingredients to Gather

2 Pillsbury brand pie crust
2 cups heavy whipping cream
16 ounces cream cheese, softened
⅔ cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon almond extract
20 to 30 strawberries, cut in halves
2 Tablespoons shortening or oil
1 cup milk chocolate chips

Directions to Follow

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
Lay pie crusts onto a flat, slightly floured working surface.
Roll dough to a 17×12 rectangle.
Place in a 15x10x1 inch pan.
Crimp the edges and prick crust with fork.
Bake for 8 to 9 minutes, or until golden brown. Let cool.
Beat heavy whipping cream until stiff peaks form.
In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Gradually add in sugar and vanilla.
Fold cream cheese mixture into the beaten heavy whipped cream until evenly combined. Spoon into cooled pie crust.
Arrange strawberries over the top of filling.
Melt shortening and chocolate chips in microwave, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth.

Finally, drizzle the chocolate over the strawberries and then refrigerate.

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Article & Photo Source: Chef in Training