Caltech Strawberry Pie

"I tried something like this at a Caltech dinner last year, and I loved it so much that I had to reverse-engineer it. I then improved upon it so it's exactly how I like it. It's a lot of time and effort, but I think it's worth it. (Note that all ingredients can be modified to taste. Sugar substitutes work well, but you might need additional gelatin.)"
 
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Ready In:
3hrs
Ingredients:
14
Yields:
1 pie
Serves:
6
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ingredients

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directions

  • .::Line the crust with chocolate::.
  • Slowly melt chocolate using a double-boiler or microwave.
  • Carefully line the crust with a thin layer of melted chocolate to 'waterproof' the crust (bottom and edges).
  • Refrigerate 15 minutes or until chocolate solidifies.
  • .::Make the glaze::.
  • Dissolve unflavored gelatin in cold water; let stand for 1 minute.
  • Continuously stir while bringing water just to a boil.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Stir peach syrup into gelatin.
  • If desired, add red and yellow food dye to add a orange tint to the glaze.
  • Refrigerate until pie is ready for glaze.
  • .::Make the filling::.
  • Wash and hull all strawberries.
  • Slice three medium-sized strawberries into fine slices (less than 1/4" thick).
  • Dissolve unflavored gelatin in cold water; let stand for 1 minute.
  • Stir in sugar.
  • Continuously stir while bringing water just to a boil.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Let cool to lukewarm, then add Cool Whip, cream cheese, and vanilla.
  • Blend all ingredients with a hand mixer until uniform.
  • Place strawberry slices on chocolate-coated crust.
  • Pour cream filling over strawberry slices.
  • Place remaining strawberries in cream with the tips point up.
  • Refrigerate 20 minutes or until cream is firm.
  • .::Finish up::.
  • Reheat glaze just until liquid, around room temperature.
  • Carefully spoon glaze over strawberries.
  • Refrigerate 20 more minutes or until glaze is set.
  • Cut into slices and serve!

Questions & Replies

  1. I look forward to making this, but plan to use orange juice concentrate, rather than open a can of peaches to only use the syrup. Any suggestions regarding other possible substitutions?
     
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I was a vegetarian for most of my life, but I reintroduced poultry into my life a few years ago. I love to cook because I love to eat, and cooking allows me to control every aspect of each dish.
 
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