Frozen strawberry pie is makes two attractive pies using store bought chocolate crumb crust and can be made ahead. I serve each slice with a dollop of whipped cream, a strawberry and chocolate curls. From Awynne Thurstenson of Siloam Springs Arkansas.

Ingredients

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened

1 cup sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

4 cups chopped fresh strawberries

1 carton (12 ounces) frozen whipped topping,

thawed

1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted

2 chocolate crumb crusts (9 inches)

Chocolate curls, optional

Method

In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar and vanilla until smooth. 

Beat in the strawberries. Fold in the whipped topping and pecans. Pour into crusts.

Cover and freeze for 3-4 hours or until firm. 

Remove from the freezer 15-20 minutes before serving. 

Garnish with chocolate curls, if desired. Yield: 2 pies (6 servings each).