Description
Cool summer nights find comfort in no-bake easy cherry chocolate chip pie, a delightful dessert blending sweet cherries and rich chocolate. Creamy layers promise refreshing indulgence without heating up your kitchen, ensuring smooth satisfaction for chocolate and fruit lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package (8 oz / 225 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 (8 oz / 225 g) tub whipped topping (or 2 cups homemade whipped cream)
- 1 cup (150 g) cherry pie filling
- ½ cup (85 g) mini chocolate chips
- 1 ½ cups (150 g) graham cracker crumbs
- 6 tbsps (85 g) unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp almond extract (optional)
- Additional cherry pie filling (for topping)
- Additional mini chocolate chips (for topping)
- Whipped cream (for topping)
Instructions
- Crust Preparation: Blend graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter into a cohesive mixture, firmly pressing into a 9-inch pie dish. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to solidify the foundation.
- Filling Creation: Whip cream cheese and powdered sugar until silky smooth, incorporating vanilla and almond extracts. Gently fold whipped topping to create a luxurious, airy texture.
- Flavor Infusion: Delicately integrate cherry pie filling and mini chocolate chips throughout the cream cheese mixture, ensuring even distribution for a balanced flavor profile.
- Pie Assembly: Transfer the vibrant filling into the chilled crust, using a spatula to create a uniform surface. Refrigerate for minimum 4 hours until the filling sets completely.
- Presentation and Serving: Prior to serving, embellish with optional garnishes like additional cherry pie filling, scattered chocolate chips, or a dollop of whipped cream. Slice and indulge in this decadent no-bake dessert.
Notes
- Select fresh, high-quality cream cheese and premium whipped topping for a richer, more luxurious texture and flavor in your pie.
- Drain excess liquid from cherry pie filling to maintain a thick, creamy consistency and prevent the pie from becoming runny.
- Allow the pie to refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or ideally overnight, to ensure the filling sets completely and develops a smooth, firm texture.
- Swap graham cracker crust with gluten-free alternatives like almond flour or crushed gluten-free cookies for those with dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg