Description

This Chocolate Cherry Cream Pie is a luscious dessert combining a buttery pie crust with a sweet cherry pie filling, topped with a smooth chocolate cream layer and whipped topping. Garnished with maraschino cherries and chocolate chips, it’s perfect for special occasions or any time you crave a decadent treat.

Ingredients

Scale

Pie Crust

1 9-inch pie crust, pre-baked or graham cracker

Cherry Layer

1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling

Chocolate Cream Filling

1 package (3.9 oz) instant chocolate pudding mix
1 ½ cups cold whole milk
8 oz cream cheese, softened
½ cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 container (8 oz) whipped topping, divided

Garnish

½ cup chocolate chips
12 maraschino cherries

Instructions

Prepare the crust: Pre-bake your pie crust according to package or recipe directions and let it cool completely. For a graham cracker crust, press it firmly into a pie dish and chill for at least 30 minutes.
Add cherry filling: Spread the cherry pie filling evenly into the bottom of the cooled crust to create the base layer for the pie.
Cream cheese mixture: In a bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
Make pudding: In a separate bowl, whisk the instant chocolate pudding mix with cold whole milk until it thickens, usually about 2 minutes.
Combine fillings: Gently fold the prepared chocolate pudding into the cream cheese mixture, then fold in half of the whipped topping to lighten the texture.
Assemble chocolate layer: Spread the chocolate cream layer evenly over the cherry filling inside the pie crust.
Top with whipped topping: Spread the remaining whipped topping evenly over the chocolate layer for a smooth finish.
Garnish: Decorate the top of the pie with maraschino cherries and sprinkle with chocolate chips for an appealing presentation.
Chill: Refrigerate the pie for at least 3 hours or preferably overnight to allow the layers to set before slicing and serving.

Notes

Use a pre-baked crust for best texture and to prevent sogginess.
For a quicker chill, place the pie in the freezer for 1 hour then transfer to refrigerator.
Substitute almond or oat milk for a dairy-free variation, adjusting pudding mix accordingly.
Ensure cream cheese is softened to avoid lumps in the filling.
Garnish creatively with toasted nuts or shaved chocolate for a personal touch.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes (if pre-baking crust)
Category: Dessert
Method: No-bake assembly with pre-baked crust
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of pie)
Calories: 350 kcal
Sugar: 28 g
Sodium: 210 mg
Fat: 20 g
Saturated Fat: 11 g
Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
Trans Fat: 0.2 g
Carbohydrates: 38 g
Fiber: 2 g
Protein: 4 g
Cholesterol: 45 mg

Keywords: chocolate cherry cream pie, chocolate pie, cherry pie, no-bake pie, creamy dessert, whipped topping pie