Black Forest Cream Pie Recipe

Indulge in this decadent Black Forest Cream Pie, a classic German recipe! This rich and creamy pie features layers of flaky crust, dark chocolate ganache, luscious cherry pie filling, and whipped cream, topped with chocolate curls. A perfect dessert for any occasion, this recipe is surprisingly easy to make and guaranteed to impress.

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 140 mins
Calories 467.3 kcal
Protein 12g
Rating 5.0 (4 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Black Forest Cream Pie

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How to Make Black Forest Cream Pie

  1. Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C).
  2. Prepare pie crust according to package directions for a 9-inch baked shell.
  3. Bake at 450°F (232°C) for 9-11 minutes, or until lightly golden brown. Cool completely on a wire rack.
  4. In a small saucepan, melt the chocolate chips and margarine over low heat, stirring constantly until smooth.
  5. Remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly.
  6. In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar together until smooth and creamy.
  7. Gently fold in 1 cup of the cherry pie filling.
  8. Pour the chocolate mixture into the cooled pie crust and spread evenly.
  9. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the chocolate layer to set.
  10. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
  11. Gently fold in the grated chocolate.
  12. Spread the whipped cream mixture evenly over the chocolate layer.
  13. Spoon the remaining cherry pie filling evenly around the outer edge of the pie.
  14. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until serving time, to allow flavors to meld.
  15. Garnish with chocolate curls before serving, if desired.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

11 g

Sugar

10g

Fat

85g

Carbs

12g