Description
Chocolate Cherry Cream Pie is a divine dessert that perfectly marries rich chocolate and tart cherries, creating an unforgettable flavor experience. This luscious pie features a smooth chocolate ganache layered with juicy cherries and enveloped in a creamy filling, making it the star of any gathering. Quick to prepare yet visually stunning, this dessert will leave your guests enchanted and asking for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pre-baked chocolate crust
- 8 oz high-quality dark chocolate
- 2 cups fresh cherries, pitted and halved
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). If using a homemade crust, mix crumbs with melted butter and press into a dish. Bake for 10 minutes until golden; cool completely.
- Melt dark chocolate in a saucepan over low heat until smooth; set aside.
- Toss pitted cherries with sugar and let sit to release juices.
- Whip heavy cream until soft peaks form, then mix in powdered sugar and vanilla. Gently fold in cooled chocolate.
- Layer cherry mixture on the cooled crust, then pour the chocolate filling over it. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Serve chilled with whipped cream and extra cherries.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 120g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg