Debutant Tea: White Chocolate Berry Pie

This is the week that the Midland Minuet Club Debutants are presented, so the Barbie Nation thought it would be fun to host their own debutant tea.

Veronica's momma, Mary Nell, always instructs the new debs on etiquette, posture and of course, the full French court bow.  "The bow requires good knees and lots of practice.  Basically one leg is wrapped around the other, while kneeling.  The the deb lowers herself all the way to the floor.  While sucking in her lips, to keep her lipstick from staining her dress, her head is lowered to the floor." (Courtesy of Texas Manners: A Guide to Gracious Living) Hand me to Osteo-BiFlex!

white chocolate berry pie

This pie is a sweet neutral background for any berries that are in season.

9 inch chocolate cookie pie crust (purchased or prepared)

Melt:

4 ounces white chocolate

2 tablespoons milk

Cool to room temperature. Set aside. Beat:

3 ounces cream cheese

⅓ cup confectioners’ sugar

Until smooth.  Add:

¼ teaspoon orange extract

and melted chocolate.  Fold in:

1 cup whipping cream, whipped

Spread into crust. Refrigerate at least one hour. Top with:

2 cups berries

white chocolate curls

For a deep-dish pie crust adjust as follows: 9 ounces white chocolate

1½ cups whipping cream, 5 ounces cream cheese, ½ cup confectioners’ sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla, ½ teaspoon orange extract.