Chocolate Strawberry Cheesecake

1 9-inch baked pie shell
1 6 oz. package of chocolate chips
1 8 oz. package of cream cheese
1 quart fresh strawberries
3/4 cup of sugar
2 tablespoons of cornstarch
1/3 cup of water

Melt chocolate chips (use double boiler or microwave) then blend with cream cheese. Can soften with 1 tablespoon of milk, if desired. Spread in pie shell and cover with half the strawberries. Mix sugar and cornstarch then water, stir constantly over low heat. Add rest of strawberries. Pour over top of pie and chill. Top with whipped cream before serving.

Raspberry Dream Pie

6 Cups raspberries
1/2 Cup water
2/3 Cup sugar
3 Tblsp. cornstarch
1 9 inch baked pie shell
1 Cup whipped cream or topping

Mash berries, heat and press through a sieve. Return berries to saucepan; add water and sugar mixed with cornstarch. Cook, stirring constantly until thickened. Cool. Pour into crust, top with cream, garnish with fresh berries. Chill.