Black Bottomed Strawberry Cheesecake Pie

Cool down this summer with a big piece of this Black Bottomed Strawberry Cheesecake Pie. The graham cracker crust is covered with chocolate ganache giving it a mouthwatering surprise hidden inside. The creamy cheesecake filling is embellished with fresh strawberries then topped with whipped cream and frozen. It’s a make-ahead dream dessert.

Frozen desserts like this cheesecake pie are so refreshing in the warm Summer months. This black bottomed strawberry cheesecake pie can be made ahead, frozen, then topped with fresh strawberries and a dollop of whipped cream just before serving. The black bottom made by a velvety chocolate ganache is a fun surprise hiding inside.

How to Make the Best Black Bottomed Strawberry Cheesecake Pie Recipe

• Ingredients you’ll need to make homemade Black Bottomed Strawberry Cheesecake Pie: One 9 inch deep dish graham cracker crust either purchased or homemade. Milk chocolate chips and heavy cream to make the chocolate bottom layer, Neufchatel or regular cream cheese, whipped topping, whole milk, powdered sugar vanilla extract, one box instant cheesecake pudding mix and fresh strawberries.
• This pie has a generous filling so you will need a 9 or 10 inch deep dish crust.
• Can you make this pie without the chocolate bottom? Sure, just omit the milk chocolate chips and heavy cream and proceed with the recipe as directed.
• Please note, you will only need one half of the whipped topping for the filling leaving half to serve on the side. You’ll only need additional whipped topping if you want to decorate as demonstrated in the images.
• You can thaw this pie in the refrigerator overnight, or set it on the counter for 20-30 minutes to allow it to soften, prior to cutting. This is important to be able to cut through the chocolate layer,
• Make a point to use a sharp knife dipped in warm water to cut a clean and beautiful slice of this frozen confection.
• Store Strawberry Cheesecake Pie frozen for up to one month or in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

More Southern Style Strawberry Dessert Recipes to Make

The chocolate ganache layer on the bottom is such a nice surprise and makes this pie extra special. Chocolate, combined with fresh strawberries and cheesecake is a triple threat combination, it just doesn’t get any better than that. More strawberry dessert recipes you may like to try:

• This Easy Strawberry Layer Cake features a cake mix hack.
• Easy Strawberry Parfaits are individual size desserts for a smaller gathering or when cooking for two.
• Scratch made Strawberry Pound Cake with Vanilla Cream Glaze.
• Easy Frozen Strawberry Margaritas for your next homemade fiesta.
• Strawberry Shortcake Layer Cake is a showstopper.
• You may also enjoy this recipe for Strawberry Cheesecake Muffins from Two Peas and Their Pod.

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