Ingredients for Black Forest Chokecherry Pie
- 1 (9 inch) unbaked pie crust
- 2 cups chokecherry juice
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 (8 ounce) container whipped topping, thawed
- 2 ounces slivered chocolate for garnish
- 1/2 cup fresh chokecherries for decoration
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How to Make Black Forest Chokecherry Pie
- Divide the 2 cups of chokecherry juice into 1/2 cup and 1 1/2 cup portions.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the 2 tablespoons of cornstarch and 1/2 cup of chokecherry juice until smooth.
- In a non-reactive saucepan, combine the 1 1/2 cups of chokecherry juice and 1 cup of sugar. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.
- Reduce heat to low and slowly whisk in the cornstarch-juice mixture. Continue to cook and stir until the filling thickens, about 2-3 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in the 1/4 teaspoon of salt and 1 teaspoon of almond extract.
- Set the chokecherry filling aside to cool completely.
- **Make the first layer:** In a medium bowl, beat together the 8 ounces of softened cream cheese and 1/2 cup of powdered sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Gently fold in half of the whipped topping (4 ounces).
- Spread this mixture evenly into the unbaked pie crust.
- **Make the second layer:** Reserve 1/2 cup of the cooled chokecherry filling. Pour the remaining filling over the cream cheese layer.
- **Make the third layer:** In a small bowl, gently fold the reserved 1/2 cup of chokecherry filling into the remaining 4 ounces of whipped topping until combined.
- Carefully spread this mixture over the chokecherry filling layer, using a spoon for best results.
- Mound the remaining whipped topping around the edges of the pie or in the center.
- Sprinkle with 2 ounces of slivered chocolate for garnish and arrange the 1/2 cup of fresh chokecherries on top for decoration.
- Refrigerate the pie for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, before serving chilled.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
11 g
Sugar
165g
Fat
67g
Carbs
18g
