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Chocolate Cherry Cream Pie

Indulgent Chocolate Cherry Cream Pie for Your Sweet Tooth

This Chocolate Cherry Cream Pie is a quick, no-bake dessert that combines rich chocolate mousse with tart cherry filling, perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 pre-baked crust Pre-baked pie crust Use a homemade or store-bought crust.
For the Cherry Layer
  • 1 can Cherry pie filling Fresh cherries can be substituted for homemade filling.
For the Cream Mixture
  • 8 oz Cream cheese Softened; can use dairy-free alternatives for a vegan version.
  • 1/2 cup Powdered sugar Provides sweetness and smooth texture.
For the Chocolate Mousse
  • 2 cups Heavy whipping cream Creates lightness and volume.
  • 1 package Instant chocolate pudding mix 3.9 oz, provides rich chocolate flavor.
  • 3/4 cup Cold milk Consider dairy-free milk as a substitute.
For the Topping
  • 12 Maraschino cherries For topping.
  • 2 tablespoons Mini chocolate chips For visual appeal.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • spatula
  • Whisk
  • pie dish

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the crust by baking a homemade pie crust according to instructions or using a store-bought crust.
  2. Spread the cherry pie filling evenly over the bottom of the cooled pie crust.
  3. Mix the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar in a bowl until smooth and creamy.
  4. Whisk together the instant chocolate pudding mix and cold milk until thickened.
  5. Fold the thickened chocolate pudding into the cream cheese mixture until just combined.
  6. Whip 1 cup of heavy whipping cream until soft peaks form.
  7. Gently fold the whipped cream into the chocolate cream mixture.
  8. Layer the chocolate cream mixture over the cherry filling in the crust.
  9. Whip the remaining cup of heavy cream until soft peaks form and spread over the chocolate layer.
  10. Garnish with maraschino cherries and sprinkle with mini chocolate chips before chilling.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 4gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 130mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, chill the pie for at least 4 hours to allow flavors to meld and the layers to set.

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