Chocolate Cherry Cream Pie
Indulge in this decadent Chocolate Cherry Cream Pie, featuring a rich chocolate crust, luscious cherry filling, and a light, airy cream topping. This pie is a perfect balance of sweet and tart, making it a delightful dessert for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- For the Chocolate Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- For the Cherry Filling:
- 2 (14.5 ounce) cans pitted cherries, drained
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
- For the Cream Topping:
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Make the Chocolate Crust: In a medium bowl, combine the chocolate cookie crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar. Press the mixture into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie plate.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 8-10 minutes. Let cool completely.
- Make the Cherry Filling: In a saucepan, combine the drained cherries, granulated sugar, and cornstarch. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and bubbles.
- Remove from heat and stir in the almond extract. Let cool slightly.
- Assemble the Pie: Pour the cherry filling into the cooled chocolate crust.
- Make the Cream Topping: In a large bowl, whip the heavy cream with the powdered sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
- Spread the whipped cream over the cherry filling.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
For an extra touch, garnish with chocolate shavings or fresh cherries before serving.
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