Description
A delicious no-bake dessert combining chocolate and cherry flavors in a creamy pie.
Ingredients
- 1 pre-baked 9-inch pie crust
- 1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling (or homemade)
- 1 box (3.9 oz) chocolate pudding mix
- 2 cups cold milk (for pudding mix)
- 1 ½ cups whipped cream (homemade or store-bought)
- ½ cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet or dark)
- Fresh cherries for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Ensure the pie crust is pre-baked and fully cooled before assembling.
- Spread the cherry pie filling evenly across the bottom of the crust.
- Prepare the chocolate pudding according to the package instructions using cold milk. Let it thicken slightly, then spread it over the cherry layer.
- Gently spread whipped cream over the chocolate layer, creating a smooth, even topping.
- Sprinkle chocolate chips over the whipped cream, and add fresh cherries for extra flavor and presentation.
- Chill the pie in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours to allow the layers to set.
- Slice and serve chilled for a rich and creamy chocolate-cherry treat!
Notes
- For a homemade cherry pie filling, use fresh or frozen cherries cooked with sugar and cornstarch.
- Feel free to use different types of chocolate chips for varied flavor.
- This pie can be made a day in advance for convenience.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg