Sweet treats and bitter goodbyes

Strawberry White Chocolate Pie

Ingredients:

• 5 ounces white baking chocolate, chopped, divided
• 2 tablespoons whole milk
• 3 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1/3 cup confectioners sugar
• 1 teaspoon grated orange zest
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped
• 1 graham cracker crust (9 inches)
• 2 cups sliced fresh strawberries

Directions:

1. In a microwave, melt 4 ounces white chocolate with milk; stir until smooth. Cool to room temperature.
2. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in orange zest and melted chocolate. Fold in whipped cream.
3. Spread into crust. Arrange strawberries on top. Melt remaining white chocolate; drizzle over berries. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Store in the refrigerator.