Description
Sweet chocolate and luscious cherries combine in this irresistible Chocolate Cherry Delight Pie from American baking traditions. Silky chocolate ganache and rich cherry filling create a perfect dessert that promises pure indulgence for anyone craving a luxurious treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate Cherry Delight Pie
Main Ingredients:
- 1 (9-inch) chocolate pie crust
- 21 ounces (595 grams) cherry pie filling
- 1½ cups (255 grams) semi-sweet mini chocolate chips
Dairy and Cream Components:
- 8 ounces (225 grams) cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 8 ounces (225 grams) Cool Whip, plus more for topping
Sweeteners and Garnish:
- 1 cup (120 grams) powdered sugar
- Maraschino cherries (for optional decoration)
Instructions
- In a spacious mixing bowl, whip softened cream cheese with powdered sugar using an electric mixer until the texture becomes airy and velvety, approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Gently incorporate cherry pie filling into the cream cheese mixture, stirring carefully to distribute the fruity essence evenly throughout the base.
- Delicately fold in whipped topping, creating a smooth and luxurious consistency that blends seamlessly with the existing mixture.
- Sprinkle of mini chocolate chips into the filling, using a spatula to ensure thorough and uniform distribution of the chocolate morsels.
- Transfer the decadent mixture into a pre-prepared chocolate cookie crust, using an offset spatula to spread the filling evenly and create a perfectly level surface.
- Refrigerate the assembled pie for 3 to 4 hours, allowing the filling to set and the flavors to meld together, creating a rich and cohesive dessert experience.
- Prior to serving, garnish the pie with additional whipped topping, scattered chocolate chips, and vibrant maraschino cherries to create an eye-catching and tempting presentation.
Notes
- Chill the pie thoroughly to allow flavors to meld and texture to become perfectly set and creamy.
- Decorate with a generous swirl of Cool Whip right before serving for a stunning visual presentation.
- Sprinkle remaining mini chocolate chips and bright maraschino cherries across the top for a playful, tempting garnish.
- Fold in mini chocolate chips to create delightful bursts of chocolatey crunch throughout the smooth filling.
- Blend cream cheese with powdered sugar until incredibly light and silky, creating a luxurious base for the pie.
- Mix cherry pie filling gently to infuse sweet, fruity notes that complement the rich chocolate undertones.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Desserts
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 382 kcal
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 227 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg