Description
This Decadent Chocolate Cherry Dream Pie combines rich chocolate, creamy filling, and sweet cherry topping in one irresistible dessert. With a buttery graham cracker or Oreo crust, silky chocolate cream layer, and vibrant cherry pie filling, this no-bake (or partially baked) pie is the perfect showstopping dessert for Valentine’s Day, holidays, or dinner parties. Easy to make and beautiful to serve!
Ingredients
For the Crust
- Graham cracker or Oreo cookie crumbs
- Unsalted butter (melted)
- Granulated sugar (optional, for graham crust)
For the Chocolate Cream Filling
- Semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips
- Heavy cream
- Cream cheese (softened)
- Powdered sugar
- Vanilla extract
For the Cherry Topping
- Cherry pie filling (store-bought or homemade)
- Fresh cherries (optional, for garnish)
For Topping
- Whipped cream
- Chocolate curls or shavings
Instructions
- Combine cookie crumbs with melted butter (and sugar, if using graham crackers).
- Press mixture firmly into a 9-inch pie dish. Chill for 30 minutes, or bake at 350°F (175°C) for 8–10 minutes for a firmer crust. Let cool.
- Heat heavy cream until simmering and pour over chocolate chips. Stir until melted and smooth to create a ganache.
- In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Mix the chocolate ganache into the cream cheese mixture until well blended.
- Pour filling into the prepared crust and smooth the top.
- Chill the pie for at least 4 hours, or until fully set.
- Top with cherry pie filling, whipped cream, and chocolate shavings just before serving.
- Keep chilled until ready to serve.
Notes
- Use a chocolate shortbread crust for an ultra-rich base.
- Add a splash of cherry liqueur or amaretto for a boozy variation.
- No-bake version: use instant chocolate pudding instead of ganache.
- Swap cream cheese for Greek yogurt for a lighter twist.
- Add a swirl of raspberry sauce on top for color and tartness.
- Crust stays crisp if baked and cooled before filling.
