Instructions: Heat the oven to 450* F. prepare pie crust according to directions on the pkg. place prepared crust in bottom and up sides of 9 - 10 inch tart pan.

trim edges. generously prick crust with fork. bake at 450
* for 9 to 11 mins. or until lightly cool.

In large bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy. gradually add sugarand almond extract; blend well. fold in whippeed cream. spoon into cooled pie crust. Arrange strawberries pointed side up over filling. chill. in sm.

saucepan over low heat, melt choc. chips and shortening, stirring constantly until smooth. drizzle over strawberries and filling. chill until set. store in refrigerator. 10 to 12 servings.

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