Super Easy Strawberries And Cream Pie Start with a pie crust -- either a baked shell or graham crust, either is delicious. Filling: 1 8 oz pkg. Cream Cheese, softened 1/3 cup sugar 1/4 to 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract 1 8 oz tub Cool Whip 4 cups strawberries Topping: (optional) 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips 1 T. Shortening In large bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Gradually add sugar and extract; blend well. Fold in Cool Whip. Now it's up to you... If you are in a super hurry, spoon the cream cheese mixture into the shell and arrange whole berries on top of the pie, tips up. With a little more time, chop the berries and fold them into the cream cheese mixture before putting in the shell. OR slice the strawberries, arrange some on the bottom of the crust, spoon in filling, and arrange the remaining strawberries on top of the filling. Topping -- In a small saucepan over low heat, melt chocolate chips and shortening, stirring contantly until smooth. Drizzle over pie, if desired. Refrigerate until set. Posted by Helen Whitehead 'Be who you are, stand up for what's right, & be blessed knowing that the people who matter in your life see the beauty that you hold.' ~Be Blessed,Sugar