With the recent festivities enjoyed by one and all, desserts and everything sweet are a plenty full for all to enjoy. I've got another one to tickle your taste-buds. In my defense there is fruit involved, so I believe we've at least tried to incorporate one of the daily food groups! Leaving hilarity aside, this dessert is simply and tastefully delectable. It does deviate from the traditional chocolate covered, chocolate infused concoctions, but still retains the equal amount of enjoyment. Uncomplicated but bursting with flavour, share it indeed with friends and family. It will be loved by all. 

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Ingredients 

· ¾ cup butter 
· ½ cup powdered sugar 
· 1 ½ cups flour 
· 10 oz package white chocolate chips 
· ¼ cup cream 
· 8 oz. cream cheese 
· Fresh strawberries, sliced 
· ½ cup pineapple juice 
· 1 tbsp. lemon juice 
· 1/3 cup sugar 
· 1 tbsp. corn starch 
· Heavy cream, powdered sugar, vanilla (optional for whipped cream) 

Directions 

For the crust: Mix the first (3) ingredients well and press onto a cookie sheet or pizza pan. Bake at 300° for 20 minutes or until golden brown. Cool. 

For the filling (next 3 ingredients): Melt the chips add in the cream; mix well. Stir in the cream cheese and blend until smooth. Spread on the cooled crust. 

Slice strawberries. 

Arrange sliced strawberries on the creamy layer. 

For the glaze: Combine the last (4) ingredients. Cook until thickened on medium heat, stirring constantly. Cool slightly and pour over the strawberries. Chill. 

Serve with whipped cream (optional): Whip 2 cups heavy cream, 1/3 cup powdered sugar, 1 tsp. vanilla. 

Dessert should be served within 24 hours or the crust gets soft. 

By Mayuri Jayasinghe