Description
A no-bake chocolate cherry cream pie featuring a rich cream layer balanced with tart cherries, perfect for summer picnics or cozy gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can Cherry Pie Filling
- 8 oz Cream Cheese, softened
- 1 pkg Instant Chocolate Pudding Mix
- 2 cups Cold Milk
- 8 oz Whipped Topping
- Mini Chocolate Chips (optional)
- Maraschino Cherries
- 1 9-inch Pre-Baked Pie Crust
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: Place your pre-baked pie crust in the refrigerator to chill slightly.
- Mix the cream cheese: In a large mixing bowl, blend the softened cream cheese using an electric mixer until smooth.
- Add the pudding: Gradually sprinkle in the instant chocolate pudding mix while beating the cream cheese.
- Incorporate the milk: Pour in the cold milk, mixing continuously until fully combined.
- Fold in the whipped topping: Gently fold in the whipped topping using a rubber spatula.
- Layer the cherry filling: Spoon the cherry pie filling onto the crust and spread it evenly.
- Top with chocolate cream: Pour the chocolate cream mixture over the cherry layer and smooth out the top.
- Chill: Cover your pie with plastic wrap and place it in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours.
- Serve and garnish: Top with mini chocolate chips and maraschino cherries before slicing and serving.
Notes
Let the pie chill overnight for the best texture and flavor blend. Can be made a day in advance.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg