No-Bake Chocolate Strawberry Pie Recipe for Summer Parties

This No Bake Strawberry Chocolate Pie brings strawberries and chocolate together in an easy, elegant dessert. A ready-made chocolate nut crust is lined with a rich chocolate ganache and topped with a silky strawberry filling. With just a few ingredients and minimal effort, this luscious no-bake pie is perfect for any occasion.

Table of Contents

• 8 Reasons to Love this No-Bake Strawberry Chocolate Pie Recipe
• What Ingredients Are Needed
• Substitutions
• Let’s Make This Recipe
• No-Bake Pie FAQs
• Enjoy More No-Bake Dessert Recipes
• No Bake Strawberry Chocolate Pie Recipe

8 Reasons to Love this No-Bake Strawberry Chocolate Pie Recipe

• No baking required — ideal for warm days or easy entertaining.
• All the flavors of chocolate-covered strawberries in pie form.
• Use a high-quality ready-made chocolate nut crust to save time and add great texture.
• A creamy strawberry filling made with strawberry pie filling, sweetened condensed milk, cream cheese, gelatin, lemon juice, and vanilla.
• A silky semi-sweet chocolate ganache layer between crust and filling.
• Less than 20 minutes active prep time.
• Easily garnished with extra pie filling, whipped cream, and chocolate curls.
• Simple ingredients and straightforward steps make it approachable for all skill levels.

What Ingredients Are Needed

Gather these ingredients for a quick, no-bake strawberry chocolate pie.

For the crust:

• One ready-made chocolate nut pie crust (walnut/pecan + cocoa) — buttery and sturdy for no-bake fillings.

For the chocolate ganache:

• Semi-sweet chocolate (chips or chopped bar) — use good-quality chocolate for the best flavor.
• Heavy whipping cream — a small amount to create a smooth ganache.
• Vanilla extract — to round out the flavors.

For the strawberry filling:

• Unflavored gelatin (one envelope) with 2 tablespoons cold water and 2 tablespoons boiling water to dissolve and set the filling.
• 8 oz full-fat cream cheese, softened.
• 14 oz sweetened condensed milk for richness and sweetness.
• 2 tbsp lemon juice to help thicken and brighten the filling.
• 2 tsp vanilla extract.
• About 2/3 cup of strawberry pie filling for the mixture, with the remainder reserved for topping.

For garnish:

• Remaining strawberry pie filling for the top.
• Whipped cream or thawed whipped topping.
• Chocolate curls or shavings (store-bought or homemade).

Substitutions

Flexible swaps let you personalize this pie:

• Pie filling: substitute cherry or another fruit pie filling if you prefer a different flavor.
• Chocolate: replace semi-sweet with milk chocolate or use a chopped chocolate bar. If using a bar, chop it before adding hot cream.
• Ganache: you can omit the chocolate ganache layer entirely for a simpler pie.
• Crust: try a pecan or walnut crust if you want a different nut profile.

Let’s Make This Recipe!

Below is a concise, easy-to-follow overview of the steps. Scroll to the recipe section for full quantities and details.

Chocolate ganache

• Place the chocolate in a small heatproof bowl. Heat the cream until very hot (about 1 minute, 15 seconds in the microwave), pour it over the chocolate, and cover for 2–3 minutes.
• Remove the cover, add vanilla, and whisk until smooth. Spread the ganache evenly over the bottom and sides of the chocolate nut crust and chill in the freezer 15–30 minutes until set.

Prepare the gelatin

• In a small heatproof cup, whisk gelatin into 2 tablespoons cold water. Let sit 1–2 minutes, add 2 tablespoons boiling water, and heat briefly until fully dissolved. Set aside to cool slightly.

Strawberry filling

• Beat softened cream cheese until light and fluffy (about 5–6 minutes). Add sweetened condensed milk, 2/3 cup strawberry pie filling, lemon juice, vanilla, and the dissolved gelatin. Mix until smooth.
• Pour the filling over the chilled ganache-lined crust, smooth the top, and refrigerate to set for at least 6 hours or overnight.
• Before serving, spoon the remaining strawberry pie filling on top, add whipped cream, and garnish with chocolate curls.

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