Description
This Chocolate Cherry Pie is a no-bake, creamy dessert featuring a rich chocolate crust filled with a smooth blend of cream cheese, powdered sugar, sweet cherry pie filling, and Cool Whip. Topped with mini chocolate chips and optional maraschino cherries, it’s an easy and delightful treat perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Pie Crust
- 1 (9-inch) chocolate pie crust
Filling
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 (21 oz) can cherry pie filling
- 8 oz Cool Whip
- 1½ cups semi-sweet mini chocolate chips, divided
Toppings (Optional)
- Maraschino cherries
- Extra Cool Whip
- Remaining mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Prepare the cream layer: Beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar together until the mixture is light and creamy, ensuring no lumps remain.
- Incorporate cherry filling: Gently fold in the cherry pie filling into the cream cheese mixture to distribute the cherries evenly without breaking them down too much.
- Combine Cool Whip: Carefully fold in the Cool Whip until the filling is smooth and well combined, maintaining a light texture.
- Add chocolate chips: Stir in 1 cup of semi-sweet mini chocolate chips evenly throughout the filling for added texture and chocolate flavor.
- Fill the crust: Spread the prepared filling mixture evenly into the 9-inch chocolate pie crust, smoothing the top for a neat appearance.
- Set the pie: Refrigerate the pie for 3 to 4 hours to allow it to set firmly and enhance the flavors.
- Decorate the pie: Before serving, top the pie with extra Cool Whip, the remaining mini chocolate chips, and optional maraschino cherries for a decorative and delicious finish.
Notes
- This pie requires no baking, making it a quick and easy dessert option.
- Ensure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature for smooth mixing.
- Maraschino cherries add a pop of color and extra sweetness but are optional.
- For a firmer crust, prebake your chocolate pie crust according to package instructions before adding the filling.
- Refrigeration time is essential for the pie to set properly.
- Store any leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
