Description
This Chocolate Cherry Cream Pie combines rich, velvety chocolate, tangy cherry filling, and fluffy whipped cream in a buttery pie crust for the ultimate dessert experience. Perfect for gatherings or special occasions, this pie is easy to prepare, requires no-bake layers, and is customizable with your favorite garnishes like fresh cherries or chocolate shavings.
Ingredients
For the Pie Crust:
- 1 pre-baked pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
For the Chocolate Layer:
- 1 ½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Cherry Layer:
- 1 ½ cups cherry pie filling
For the Whipped Cream Topping:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For Garnish:
- Fresh cherries or maraschino cherries
- Extra chocolate chips
Instructions
- Prepare the Chocolate Layer:
- Heat heavy cream in a saucepan over medium heat until steaming but not boiling.
- Remove from heat, add chocolate chips, and stir until smooth. Mix in vanilla extract.
- Pour chocolate mixture into the pre-baked pie crust and spread evenly. Refrigerate for 1 hour to set.
- Add the Cherry Layer:
- Once the chocolate layer is firm, evenly spread the cherry pie filling over the top.
- Whip the Cream:
- In a chilled mixing bowl, whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
- Spread or pipe the whipped cream over the cherry layer.
- Garnish and Serve:
- Decorate with fresh or maraschino cherries and sprinkle with extra chocolate chips.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving to allow the layers to firm.
Notes
- Use a graham cracker crust or Oreo crust for a different texture and flavor.
- For a richer chocolate flavor, substitute semi-sweet chocolate chips with dark chocolate chips.
- Homemade cherry compote can replace canned cherry pie filling for a fresher taste.
