by Jennifer Hinders

Created on: March 27, 2009   Last Updated: March 29, 2009

Dessert is the icing on the cake at dinner time. After a healthy meal of protein, vegetables and carbohydrates what red- blooded American doesn't want just a bit of sweetness? Amazing dessert recipes are hard to come by, but once one is found it becomes a real treasure.

This amazing dessert recipe has been in our family for years. It is one of our family favorites especially in the summertime. This dessert is simple to make and low fat which makes it even more amazing. Whip up this amazing dessert recipe tonight for your family.

Chocolate Strawberry Pie

One two pound container of Dannon Low-Fat Strawberry Yogurt

A one pound container of Low-Fat Cool Whip (thawed)

One pound of fresh strawberries-washed and sliced thin

Two premade chocolate graham cracker crusts

Hershey's chocolate sauce (optional)

1. Mix the container of Dannon Low-Fat Strawberry Yogurt and the thawed Cool Whip together in a large mixing bowl. Stir in the sliced strawberries. Mix thoroughly.

2. Pour the yogurt, the cool whip and the sliced strawberry mixture into the two premade chocolate graham cracker crusts. Fill each pie crust to the top; generously. Allow the mixture to settle a bit.

3. Cover both pies with Saran Wrap draped over the top. Then place the two pies in the freezer for five to six hours. Freeze completely.

4. Before serving, partially thaw the frozen Chocolate Strawberry pie for only 30 minutes. Do not allow the pie to thaw completely. It should be served slightly frozen.

5. Drizzle Hershey's chocolate sauce on the top of the Chocolate Strawberry pie before serving. Delicious!

This recipe makes two Chocolate Strawberry Pies and serves approximately 16 to 20 people depending upon how the thickness of each slice.

This amazing dessert is the perfect sweet treat for any backyard barbeque or a family gathering. The Chocolate Strawberry Pie is a creamy, light and delicious. The low-fat strawberry yogurt creates a sweet, low-fat dessert with no regrets. No doubt, this amazing dessert will become your family's summer favorite, too.

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