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Chocolate Cherry Cream Pie

This Chocolate Cherry Cream Pie beautifully combines rich chocolate flavors with fresh cherries, creating a delightful dessert that's perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert, Sweet
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 1.5 cups 1 ½ cups chocolate graham cracker crumbs The base of this pie is made from chocolate graham crackers.
  • 0.5 cups ½ cup unsalted butter, melted Combines with the crumbs to create a deliciously crunchy and cohesive crust.
Filling
  • 1 cups 1 cup dark chocolate chips Provides the deep chocolate flavor essential in the filling.
  • 1 cups 1 cup heavy whipping cream Serves as the base for the fluffy whipped cream.
  • 0.5 cups ½ cup granulated sugar For sweetness to balance the flavors in the pie.
  • 1 tsp 1 tsp pure vanilla extract Enhances the overall taste.
  • 2 cups 2 cups fresh cherries, pitted and halved Adds fresh and fruity notes complementing the rich chocolate.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine 1 ½ cups of chocolate graham cracker crumbs with ½ cup of melted unsalted butter. Mix thoroughly, then press the mixture firmly into a pie pan. Bake for 10 minutes until the crust is lightly golden. Allow to cool completely at room temperature.
Filling
  1. In a heatproof bowl, melt 1 cup of dark chocolate chips over simmering water. Stir until smooth or microwave in 30-second intervals.
  2. In a separate bowl, whip 1 cup of heavy whipping cream until soft peaks form. Gradually add ½ cup of granulated sugar and 1 tsp of pure vanilla extract, whipping until stiff peaks form.
  3. Gently fold the melted chocolate into the whipped cream, then fold in the 2 cups of halved cherries until well incorporated.
Assembly
  1. Pour the filling into the cooled crust, smoothing the top with a spatula. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours to set.
  2. Just before serving, garnish with additional whipped cream and cherries.

Notes

Chill your bowls for perfectly whipped cream. For a lighter pie, consider using reduced-fat cream cheese mixed with Greek yogurt instead of heavy cream. This pie can be prepared a day in advance.