Description
Chocolate Cherry Cream Pie is a decadent dessert that brings together rich chocolate and tart cherry flavors in a stunning presentation. With a crunchy chocolate cookie crust, a luscious cherry filling, and a fluffy whipped cream topping, each slice is a celebration of taste. Perfect for special occasions or simple weeknight indulgence, this pie promises to impress your family and friends with its delightful balance of sweetness and creaminess.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups chocolate cookie crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups fresh cherries, pitted
- ½ cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Combine chocolate cookie crumbs and melted butter in a bowl; press into a pie dish. Bake for 10 minutes until set.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, mix pitted cherries, sugar, and cornstarch. Stir until bubbly and thickened (5-7 minutes). Remove from heat and let cool.
- Whip heavy cream with vanilla until soft peaks form (3-5 minutes).
- Once cooled, pour the cherry filling into the crust and top with whipped cream. Chill for at least two hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (125g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider using almond extract in the whipped cream. Swap cherries for raspberries or strawberries for a different twist. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to three days.