Strawberries & Cream Pie

From: Taste of Home

1 c. semisweet chocolate chips, divided 

3 tsp. shortening, divided

1 graham cracker crust

1 pkg. (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened

½ c. sugar

½ c. sour cream

1 tsp. vanilla

1 carton (8 oz.) frozen whipped topping, thawed

2 c. fresh strawberries, halved

½ c. seedless strawberry jam

In a microwave, melt ¾ c. chocolate chips and 2 tsp. shortening; stir until smooth. Brush over crust. Refrigerate until firm. In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, sour cream and vanilla until smooth. Fold in whipped topping. Spoon into crust. Refrigerate for 1 hour. Arrange strawberries over pie. In a microwave, heat jam until melted; brush over the top. Melt remaining chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Drizzle over pie. Refrigerate until chilled.

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