Description
Chocolate Cherry Cream Pie is a luscious dessert combining rich chocolate, tart cherries, and light whipped cream. This stunning pie is a showstopper at any gathering, perfect for summer parties or cozy nights in. With its velvety filling and nostalgic roots, every slice invites delightful memories and smiles. Enjoy this simple yet elegant treat that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 Chocolate Graham Cracker Crust (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup Dark Chocolate Chips (semi-sweet)
- 1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream (divided)
- 2 cups Fresh Cherries (pitted and halved)
- 1/4 cup Sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 3.4 oz Instant Chocolate Pudding Mix
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and set aside the chocolate graham cracker crust.
- In a saucepan over low heat, melt dark chocolate chips with 1/2 cup of heavy whipping cream, stirring until smooth (3-4 minutes).
- Remove from heat and whisk in pudding mix until combined. Allow to cool slightly.
- Fold the pitted cherries into the chocolate mixture once cooled but not set.
- In a separate bowl, whip remaining heavy cream with sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form.
- Spread the cherry-chocolate filling into the prepared crust, top with whipped cream, and refrigerate for at least four hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 345
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg