Description
A decadent dessert that combines rich chocolate flavors with luscious cherries, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 pre-made chocolate pie crust
- 1 cup canned cherry pie filling
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 package (3.9 oz) instant chocolate pudding mix
- 1 3/4 cups cold milk
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- Whipped cream for topping
- Fresh cherries for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Base: In a medium mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar together until smooth and creamy.
- Make the Pudding: In a separate mixing bowl, combine the instant chocolate pudding mix and cold milk. Whisk for about 2 minutes until thickened.
- Whip the Cream: In another bowl, whip the heavy cream and vanilla extract together until stiff peaks form.
- Combine Mixtures: Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until well combined.
- Assemble the Pie: Pour the chocolate pudding mixture into the pre-made chocolate pie crust, spreading it evenly.
- Add the Cherry Filling: Spoon the cherry pie filling over the top of the pie, spreading it to cover the cream layer.
- Garnish: Sprinkle chocolate chips over the top and add whipped cream and fresh cherries for decoration.
- Chill the Pie: Refrigerate for at least 120 minutes before serving.
- Serve and Enjoy: Slice into the pie and enjoy the sweet combination of flavors.
Notes
For a lighter version, consider using low-fat cream cheese and sugar substitutes. You can also switch out the cherry filling for other fruits like blueberries or raspberries.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg