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A slice of Chocolate Cherry Cream Pie showing layers of chocolate ganache, red cherry filling, and fluffy whipped cream.
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Amazing Chocolate Cherry Cream Pie

Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time4 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 485kcal

Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 0.33 cup melted unsalted butter
  • 0.25 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup semi -sweet chocolate chips
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream
  • 21 ounces cherry pie filling
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 0.25 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  • In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar until well blended.
  • Press the mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie dish.
  • Bake the crust at 175 degrees Celsius for 8 to 10 minutes, then remove from oven and cool completely.
  • Heat 0.5 cup heavy cream in a small saucepan until it reaches a simmer, then pour over chocolate chips in a separate bowl.
  • Allow the chocolate to sit for 5 minutes before whisking until smooth and glossy.
  • Spread the chocolate ganache over the bottom of the cooled crust and refrigerate for 30 minutes to set.
  • Distribute the cherry pie filling evenly over the set chocolate layer.
  • In a large chilled bowl, beat the remaining 2 cups of heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
  • Top the cherry layer with the whipped cream, smoothing the surface with an offset spatula.
  • Chill the pie in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours to allow all layers to set properly before serving.