Description
Chocolate Cherry Pie Bliss is a decadent no-bake dessert featuring a rich chocolate cookie crust filled with creamy chocolate cherry filling and topped with luscious cherry pie filling and chocolate curls. Perfectly chilled, this pie offers a harmonious blend of sweet cherries and silky chocolate.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 1½ cups chocolate cookie crumbs (e.g., Oreos, finely crushed)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
For the Chocolate Cherry Filling:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 oz semi-sweet or dark chocolate, chopped
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 1½ cups cherry pie filling (canned or homemade)
For the Cherry Topping:
- 1 cup cherry pie filling
- Shaved chocolate or chocolate curls (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Make the Crust: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, thoroughly combine the chocolate cookie crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted unsalted butter until the mixture resembles wet sand. Press this crumb mixture evenly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie pan. Bake the crust for 8 to 10 minutes to set it, then remove from the oven and let it cool completely to ensure a firm base for the filling.
- Prepare the Chocolate Filling: In a saucepan over medium heat, warm the heavy cream until it just begins to simmer—avoid boiling. Remove the pan from heat and add the chopped semi-sweet or dark chocolate. Let the mixture sit undisturbed for 1 minute to melt the chocolate fully, then stir gently until the mixture is smooth and glossy.
- Combine Cream Cheese and Chocolate Mixture: In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Add the vanilla extract and continue beating while gradually incorporating the melted chocolate and cream mixture until a silky, homogeneous filling is achieved.
- Fold in Cherry Pie Filling: Gently fold 1½ cups of cherry pie filling into the chocolate cream cheese mixture, taking care not to crush the cherries, to maintain bursts of cherry flavor throughout the filling.
- Assemble and Chill: Pour the chocolate cherry filling into the cooled crust, smoothing the top with a spatula. Refrigerate the pie for at least 3 hours, or until the filling is fully set and firm to the touch.
- Add Cherry Topping: Once set, evenly spread 1 cup of cherry pie filling over the top of the chilled pie. For an elegant finishing touch, garnish with shaved chocolate or chocolate curls if desired.
- Final Chill and Serve: Return the pie to the refrigerator and chill an additional 30 minutes before serving to allow the topping to set and flavors to meld beautifully. Slice and enjoy this rich, fruity chocolate cherry pie bliss.
Notes
- Ensure the crust is completely cooled before adding the filling to prevent melting.
- Use quality dark or semi-sweet chocolate for a deep chocolate flavor.
- You can make your own cherry pie filling or use store-bought canned cherry filling for convenience.
- Refrigerate the pie properly to maintain its texture and prevent the filling from becoming too soft.
- To make the chocolate curls, use a vegetable peeler on a chocolate bar.
- This pie is best served chilled and enjoyed within 2-3 days for optimal freshness.
