Description
Sweet cherry chocolate chip pie brings creamy indulgence without oven hassle. Cool summer desserts deliver delightful pleasure, inviting you to savor each silky, irresistible bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups (150 g) graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons (85 g) unsalted butter, melted
Filling Ingredients:
- 1 (8 ounces / 225 g) package cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup (65 g) powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon almond extract (optional)
- 1 (8 ounces / 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
Topping Ingredients (optional):
- Additional cherry pie filling
- Mini chocolate chips
- Whipped cream
Instructions
- Craft a delectable graham cracker foundation by pulverizing the crumbs with melted butter and sugar, then firmly press the mixture into a pie dish, creating a uniform base. Refrigerate the crust for half an hour to solidify its structure.
- Transform cream cheese into a velvety canvas by whipping it with powdered sugar until silky smooth. Enhance the mixture with vanilla and almond extracts, infusing depth and aromatic complexity.
- Integrate whipped topping into the cream cheese blend, gently folding to maintain its airy texture and prevent deflation. The goal is a light, cloudlike consistency that will cradle the remaining ingredients.
- Introduce vibrant cherry pie filling and miniature chocolate chips, carefully stirring to distribute them evenly throughout the creamy mixture. Ensure each spoonful will offer a delightful balance of flavors.
- Transfer the luscious filling into the chilled crust, using a spatula to smooth the surface and eliminate any air pockets. Create an aesthetically pleasing peak or gentle swirl for visual appeal.
- Allow the pie to rest in the refrigerator for a minimum of four hours, permitting the filling to set and flavors to meld together. The cooling process is crucial for achieving the perfect texture.
- Prior to serving, optionally embellish with additional cherry pie filling, scattered chocolate chips, or a delicate dollop of whipped cream. Slice with a sharp knife and serve chilled for maximum enjoyment.
Notes
- Customize crust texture by adjusting graham cracker crumb fineness for a more delicate or robust base.
- Use room temperature cream cheese to ensure a smoother, lump-free filling that blends effortlessly.
- Experiment with different mix-ins like chopped nuts or crushed cookies to add extra crunch and flavor complexity.
- For a lighter version, substitute low-fat cream cheese and sugar-free whipped topping without compromising the pie’s decadent taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 335
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 240 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg