Chocolate Cherry Cream Pie Recipe
This Chocolate Cherry Cream Pie features a pre-baked pie crust layered with luscious cherry pie filling, rich chocolate pudding, and a fluffy whipped cream topping. Garnished with chocolate chips and fresh cherries, this no-bake dessert is perfect for chocolate and fruit lovers looking for a quick yet indulgent treat.
- Author: Victoria
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Pie Base
- 1 pre-baked 9-inch pie crust
Filling
- 1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling (or homemade)
- 1 box (3.9 oz) chocolate pudding mix
- 2 cups cold milk
Topping
- 1 ½ cups whipped cream (homemade or store-bought)
- ½ cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet or dark)
- Fresh cherries for garnish (optional)
- Prepare Pie Crust: Ensure the 9-inch pie crust is fully pre-baked and completely cooled before assembling the pie to maintain a crisp texture.
- Layer Cherry Filling: Spread the cherry pie filling evenly across the bottom of the cooled pie crust to create a flavorful fruit base.
- Make Chocolate Pudding: Prepare the chocolate pudding by combining the pudding mix with 2 cups cold milk according to the package instructions. Allow it to thicken slightly before use.
- Assemble Pudding Layer: Spread the thickened chocolate pudding over the cherry filling layer evenly to create a rich chocolate layer.
- Add Whipped Cream: Gently spoon and spread the whipped cream over the chocolate pudding layer, smoothing it out to form a creamy topping.
- Garnish: Sprinkle chocolate chips on top of the whipped cream and add fresh cherries for added flavor and presentation if desired.
- Chill: Refrigerate the pie for at least 2 hours to allow the layers to set properly for ease of slicing and serving.
- Serve: Slice the chilled pie and serve immediately for a refreshing, decadent dessert experience.
Notes
- Use a pre-baked pie crust to avoid sogginess and save time.
- For homemade cherry filling, use fresh or frozen cherries cooked with sugar and a thickener like cornstarch.
- Whipped cream can be homemade using heavy cream and sugar or store-bought for convenience.
- Chilling is essential for the pudding to set and the flavors to meld together.
- Optional garnishes like chocolate shavings or mint leaves can also be used for extra flair.
Keywords: Chocolate Cherry Cream Pie, no-bake pie, cherry pie filling, chocolate pudding dessert, whipped cream pie