Description
A delicious and creamy Chocolate Cherry Cream Pie that combines the rich flavors of chocolate and cherries, perfect for dessert lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups chocolate cookie crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups fresh or frozen cherries, pitted
- 1 cup granulated sugar, divided
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. In a medium bowl, combine chocolate cookie crumbs and melted butter. Mix until well combined. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie pan. Bake for 10 minutes, then remove from the oven and let cool completely.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the cherries, ½ cup granulated sugar, cornstarch, and vanilla extract. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the mixture starts to bubble and thicken, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth. Gradually add the remaining ½ cup granulated sugar and powdered sugar, mixing until well combined. Add the almond extract and mix until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fully incorporated.
- Spread half of the cream cheese mixture into the cooled chocolate crust. Layer the cherry mixture on top, then add the remaining cream cheese mixture. Smooth the top with a spatula.
- Melt the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring in between until smooth. Drizzle the melted chocolate over the top of the pie.
- Refrigerate the pie for at least 4 hours or until set. Serve chilled and enjoy!
Notes
- For a richer flavor, consider adding a tablespoon of cherry liqueur to the cherry mixture.
- Substitute the chocolate cookie crust with a graham cracker crust for a different texture and taste.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking and Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg