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Delightful Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Tart
Hey there, budget masters! Ever wonder if you can eat gourmet on a broke budget? Same. Here’s my hack… life gets hectic, wallets get light, and somehow everyone still wants to eat like royalty on life’s busiest days. Picture this: a dessert that promises Under $2/serving! Fabulous, right? This delightful chocolate-covered strawberry tart will make you the star of any meal or gathering!
What Makes This Special
- Under $2/serving!
- Family-friendly and picky-eater approved
- Zero fancy kitchen gear needed
- Leftovers are even better the next day
- Easy to meal prep or double for later
Ingredients You’ll Need
- 1 premade pie crust
- 1 cup strawberries, sliced
- 1 cup milk chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Roll out the pie crust into a tart pan and prick it with a fork to avoid bubbles during cooking.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until lightly golden, then set aside to cool.
- While the crust cools, heat the heavy cream in a small saucepan over medium heat until simmering.
- Remove from heat and add the chocolate chips, stirring until smooth and melted.
- Add sugar, vanilla extract, and pinch of salt to the chocolate mixture, and mix well.
- Pour the chocolate mixture into the cooled crust and smooth it out evenly.
- Top with sliced strawberries, arranging them in a circular pattern for a beautiful finish.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
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Keeping It Real
- Mixing up delicious treats and financing your dreams don’t have to be mutually exclusive. Embrace the sweet life with a side hustle!
- This dessert is all about indulgence without the expense, and those money gigs? Just another slice of the easy life.
- Real satisfaction comes from a balanced life—and that includes more recipes like this and filling your pockets just as much as your stomach.
