Description

This Chocolate Cherry Pie Bliss features a rich chocolate cookie crust filled with a luscious blend of dark chocolate, cream cheese, and cherry pie filling. Topped with a vibrant layer of cherry pie filling and optional chocolate curls, this dessert combines the deep flavors of chocolate and sweet-tart cherries for an irresistible treat perfect for special occasions or any dessert table.

Ingredients

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For the Crust:

1½ cups chocolate cookie crumbs (e.g., Oreos, finely crushed)
¼ cup granulated sugar
6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted

For the Chocolate Cherry Filling:

1 cup heavy cream
8 oz semi-sweet or dark chocolate, chopped
4 oz cream cheese, softened
½ tsp vanilla extract
1½ cups cherry pie filling (canned or homemade)

For the Cherry Topping:

1 cup cherry pie filling
Shaved chocolate or chocolate curls (optional, for garnish)

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Instructions

Make the Crust: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, combine the chocolate cookie crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter until all ingredients are well incorporated. Press this mixture evenly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie pan to form the crust. Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes. Remove and allow it to cool completely before adding the filling.
Prepare the Chocolate Filling: Pour the heavy cream into a saucepan and heat over medium heat until it just starts to simmer, being careful not to boil. Remove the saucepan from the heat and add the chopped semi-sweet or dark chocolate. Let it sit undisturbed for 1 minute to melt, then stir until the mixture is smooth and glossy.
Mix Filling with Cream Cheese: In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Add the vanilla extract, then gradually beat in the melted chocolate mixture until fully blended and silky in texture.
Incorporate Cherry Pie Filling: Gently fold 1½ cups of cherry pie filling into the chocolate and cream cheese mixture to combine them evenly without breaking up the cherries too much.
Assemble Pie: Pour the chocolate cherry filling into the pre-baked, cooled crust. Smooth the top with a spatula to create an even layer. Refrigerate the pie for at least 3 hours to allow the filling to set firmly.
Top the Pie: After the filling has set, spread 1 cup of cherry pie filling over the top of the pie in an even layer. If desired, sprinkle with shaved chocolate or chocolate curls to garnish and add an elegant touch.
Final Chill: Place the pie back into the refrigerator and chill for an additional 30 minutes before serving. This ensures the topping is set and the pie is perfect for slicing and serving.

Notes

For a homemade twist, you can replace store-bought cherry pie filling with fresh cherries cooked down with sugar and a thickener like cornstarch.
Ensure the pie crust is completely cool before adding the filling to avoid melting or softening the filling prematurely.
You can use milk chocolate instead of dark chocolate for a sweeter filling, though semi-sweet complements the tart cherries well.
Store the pie refrigerated and consume within 3 days for optimal freshness.
For an extra festive look, consider adding whipped cream dollops around the pie edges before serving.