Description
This No-Bake Easy Cherry Chocolate Chip Pie is a delightful dessert that combines a buttery graham cracker crust with a creamy cream cheese and whipped cream filling studded with mini chocolate chips, layered with sweet cherry pie filling. Perfect for warm days or when you want a hassle-free treat, this pie comes together quickly without any oven time and offers a luscious blend of tart cherries and rich chocolate in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup melted unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
Filling
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream, whipped to stiff peaks
- 1 cup mini chocolate chips
Topping and Garnish
- 1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling
- Extra mini chocolate chips for garnish
- Whipped cream for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: Combine the graham cracker crumbs, melted unsalted butter, and granulated sugar in a medium bowl until evenly mixed and crumbly.
- Form the Crust: Press the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie pan to create an even crust layer.
- Chill the Crust: Place the pie pan in the refrigerator and chill the crust for 15 to 20 minutes to set it firmly while you prepare the filling.
- Make the Filling: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy, ensuring there are no lumps.
- Add Sweeteners and Flavor: Mix in the powdered sugar and vanilla extract thoroughly until the mixture is well combined and smooth.
- Incorporate Whipped Cream: Gently fold the whipped heavy cream into the cream cheese mixture until light and fluffy, maintaining the airiness.
- Add Chocolate Chips: Stir in the mini chocolate chips evenly throughout the filling mixture.
- Assemble the Pie: Spoon half of the cream cheese filling into the chilled crust and spread it evenly.
- Layer Cherry Filling: Spoon a layer of cherry pie filling over the first cream cheese layer, reserving a few whole cherries if desired for garnish.
- Top with Remaining Filling: Spread the remaining cream cheese mixture smoothly over the cherry layer.
- Chill the Pie: Refrigerate the assembled pie for at least 3 to 4 hours to allow it to fully set and enhance the flavors.
- Garnish and Serve: Before serving, sprinkle extra mini chocolate chips on top and add a dollop of whipped cream along with a few reserved cherries for decoration.
- Slice and Enjoy: Slice the pie and serve this creamy, cherry-chocolate delight to your guests or family.
Notes
- For best results, ensure the cream cheese is fully softened to avoid lumps in the filling.
- Whip the heavy cream to stiff peaks for the fluffiest filling texture.
- You can substitute the cherry pie filling with fresh cherries cooked down with sugar if preferred.
- This pie keeps well refrigerated for up to 3 days.
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free graham crackers.
