Description
Indulge in the decadent delight of Chocolate Cherry Cream Pie. This luscious dessert combines the richness of chocolate pudding with the sweetness of cherry filling, all nestled in a flaky pie crust and topped with billowy whipped cream.
Ingredients
Scale
Pie Crust:
- 1 pre-baked 9-inch pie crust
Cherry Layer:
- 1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling (or homemade)
Chocolate Pudding Layer:
- 1 box (3.9 oz) chocolate pudding mix
- 2 cups cold milk (for pudding mix)
Topping:
- 1 ½ cups whipped cream (homemade or store-bought)
- ½ cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet or dark)
- Fresh cherries for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: Ensure the pie crust is pre-baked and fully cooled before assembling.
- Add Cherry Layer: Spread the cherry pie filling evenly across the bottom of the crust.
- Make Chocolate Pudding: Prepare the chocolate pudding according to the package instructions using cold milk. Let it thicken slightly, then spread it over the cherry layer.
- Add Whipped Cream: Gently spread whipped cream over the chocolate layer, creating a smooth, even topping.
- Top with Chocolate Chips: Sprinkle chocolate chips over the whipped cream, and add fresh cherries for extra flavor and presentation.
- Chill the Pie: Chill the pie in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours to allow the layers to set.
- Serve: Slice and serve chilled for a rich and creamy chocolate-cherry treat!
Notes
- For a shortcut, you can use a store-bought pie crust and whipped cream.
- Experiment with different fruit fillings for a variety of flavors.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of pie)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Chocolate Cherry Cream Pie, Dessert, Pie Recipe, Chocolate Pudding, Cherry Filling
