Chocolate Cherry Cream Pie Recipe

So, you’re craving something decadent, chocolatey, and just fancy enough to look like you put in effort… but also easy enough that you can still binge-watch your favorite show while making it? Enter: Chocolate Cherry Cream Pie. This bad boy is the dessert version of “I woke up like this” — looks fabulous, took minimal effort.

It’s got the velvety chocolate filling, a creamy dreamy texture, and sweet bursts of cherries that make you feel like a dessert genius. Oh, and bonus: no one needs to know how laughably simple it was to make.

Why This Recipe is Awesome?

• No baking marathons — your oven gets a short cameo, if at all.
• Looks like you belong on a baking show — but without the panic sweats.
• Chocolate + cherries = classic power couple (Sorry PB&J, you’ve been replaced).
• Foolproof. Like, “even my cousin who once burned soup” foolproof.
• Can be made ahead, so you actually get to enjoy your party instead of frantically cooking in the kitchen.

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Ingredients

• 1 pre-made chocolate pie crust – because life’s too short to make crust from scratch every time.
• 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese – softened (aka not straight from the fridge unless you enjoy arm workouts).
• 1 cup powdered sugar – for sweetness and also because it’s fun to make sugar clouds.
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract – the real deal, not “vanilla-flavored mystery liquid.”
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream – go full-fat; don’t wimp out now.
• 1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling – we’re going easy mode here, but fresh cherries are welcome if you’re fancy.
• 4 oz semi-sweet chocolate – melted into pure joy.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Make the chocolate base – Melt your chocolate in the microwave in 20-second bursts (stir in between so you don’t end up with burnt chocolate sadness).
2. Whip it good – In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Try not to taste-test too much… actually, who am I kidding, taste away.
3. Fold in the cream – In another bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form (peaks that hold shape, not peaks that flop over like a sad tent). Gently fold this into your cream cheese mix.
4. Add the chocolate – Stir the melted chocolate into your creamy mixture until you’ve got a luscious chocolate cloud situation.
5. Assemble the pie – Spread your chocolate cream into the crust. Top generously with cherry pie filling.
6. Chill time – Refrigerate for at least 2 hours so it sets properly. (Yes, I know you want to eat it now. Don’t. Patience.)
7. Serve and gloat – Slice it up, serve it, and accept the compliments gracefully… or smugly, your choice.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Not softening the cream cheese – Unless you want weird cream cheese lumps in your pie.
• Overwhipping the cream – You want peaks, not butter.
• Forgetting to chill – Warm pie filling = melty disaster. Don’t rush it.
• Thinking more cherries = better – Too much and it’ll slide right off like a bad wig.

Alternatives & Substitutions

• No chocolate crust? Use a graham cracker crust and add a tablespoon of cocoa powder to the filling for a chocolate kick.
• Fresh cherries? Sure, but you’ll need to pit and cook them down with sugar. AKA: effort.
• Dairy-free? Swap cream cheese for a vegan version and use coconut whipped cream. Flavor’s a bit different, but still yummy.
• Boozy twist? Add a splash of cherry liqueur to the filling. Your secret’s safe with me.

FAQs

Q: Can I use margarine instead of butter?

A: You could, but… why would you do that to yourself?

Q: Can I make this ahead of time?

A: Yup, it actually tastes better the next day because the flavors mingle like besties at a sleepover.

Q: What if I don’t like cherries?

A: Swap with strawberries, raspberries, or even caramel. Just don’t call it “Chocolate Cherry Cream Pie” anymore or the dessert police will come for you.

Q: Can I freeze it?

A: Technically yes, but the texture might change. It’ll be more ice-creamy than creamy. Not bad, just different.

Q: How long will it last in the fridge?

A: 3–4 days, but let’s be honest, you’ll finish it sooner.

Q: Can I skip the chocolate?

A: You could, but that’s like going to a concert and leaving before the headliner.

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Final Thoughts

There you go — a dessert that looks way fancier than the actual effort you put in. It’s chocolatey, fruity, creamy, and dangerously addictive. You can serve it at family dinners, date nights, potlucks, or just eat it straight from the fridge while watching Netflix in your pajamas.