Ingredients for Chocolate Covered Cherry Pie
- 1 9-inch ready-made pie crust (chocolate crumb)
- 12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate baking chips
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
- about 2 cups cherry pie filling
- 4 ounces softened cream cheese
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 16 maraschino cherries
- 8 spoonfuls whipped cream
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How to Make Chocolate Covered Cherry Pie
- Melt 12 ounces of semi-sweet chocolate baking chips with 1/2 cup of heavy whipping cream in the microwave in 30 second intervals, stirring until smooth. Remove from microwave and whisk in 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) of unsalted butter until completely combined.
- Let the chocolate mixture cool, whisking occasionally for about 10 minutes, until it reaches a spreadable consistency.
- Spread half of the chocolate mixture evenly over the bottom of a 9-inch ready-made pie crust.
- Cover and refrigerate the remaining chocolate mixture.
- Spoon your favorite cherry pie filling evenly over the chocolate layer in the pie crust (about 2 cups).
- In a separate bowl, beat together 4 ounces of softened cream cheese, 1/2 cup powdered sugar, 1 large egg, and 1 teaspoon almond extract at medium speed with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
- Pour the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cherry filling.
- Place the pie on a baking sheet.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the center is just set. Do not overbake.
- Remove from the oven and let cool to room temperature.
- Refrigerate for at least 8 hours to allow the flavors to meld and the pie to set completely.
- Optional: For the chocolate-covered cherries, pat 16 maraschino cherries dry with paper towels.
- Microwave the reserved chocolate mixture in 30-second intervals, stirring until it's smooth and pourable.
- Dip each cherry into the melted chocolate, place on a parchment-lined baking sheet, and refrigerate for about 20 minutes to set.
- Once the pie is chilled, drizzle any remaining melted chocolate over the top.
- Dollop 8 spoonfuls of whipped cream around the outer edge of the pie.
- Top each dollop of whipped cream with 2 chocolate-covered cherries.
- Serve and enjoy your masterpiece!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
13 g
Sugar
136g
Fat
122g
Carbs
22g
