How to Make Chocolate Cherry Pie - A Step-by-Step Guide

Chocolate cherry pie is a delicious dessert that combines the rich, indulgent flavors of chocolate with the sweet, tart taste of cherries. This delectable pie is the perfect treat for any occasion, whether you are hosting a dinner party or simply craving a sweet treat at home. The combination of buttery, flaky pie crust, rich chocolate filling, and juicy cherry topping creates a mouthwatering dessert that is sure to please any palate.

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Ingredients

  • 1 ⅓ cups vanilla wafer crumbs
  • ¼ cup butter, softened
  • 1 (1 ounce) square unsweetened chocolate, chopped
  • ½ cup butter, softened
  • ¾ cup white sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tablespoons chopped maraschino cherries
  • 2 cups whipped cream, garnish
  • 8 maraschino cherries, garnish

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 8 mins
  • Additional Time: 2 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 1 to 9 - inch pie

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C.) In a medium bowl, combine crumbs, and 1/4 cup softened butter. Press onto the bottom and sides of an 8 inch pie pan. Bake in preheated oven for 8 minutes. Cool.
  • In a microwave-safe bowl, microwave chocolate until melted. Stir occasionally until chocolate is smooth. Set aside. In a large bowl, cream 1/2 cup butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Blend in melted chocolate, salt and vanilla. Add eggs, one at a time, beating 5 minutes for each egg. Stir in chopped cherries. Spread into cooled crust. Chill 4 hours.
  • Before serving, garnish pie with whipped cream and maraschino cherries.
  • Nutrition

    455 cal.

    • Total Fat: 30g
    • Saturated Fat: 16g
    • Cholesterol: 104mg
    • Sodium: 325mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 46g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 20g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Calcium: 40mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 120mg