Description
Creamy no-bake cherry chocolate chip pie delivers a delightful dessert experience that blends sweet cherries with rich chocolate chips. Chilled and smooth, this effortless treat promises to satisfy dessert cravings with minimal preparation and maximum flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pre-made graham cracker crust
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup cherry pie filling
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
Dairy and Cream Components:
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Fresh cherries for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Whip the cream to airy perfection by combining heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract in a mixing bowl. Use an electric mixer on medium-high speed until soft, billowy peaks emerge. Reserve this fluffy mixture for later.
- Transform the softened cream cheese into a silky, smooth foundation by beating it until no lumps remain.
- Delicately integrate the whipped cream into the cream cheese, using a gentle folding technique to maintain the light, airy texture.
- Sprinkle mini chocolate chips throughout the creamy mixture, ensuring an even distribution of sweet, chocolatey morsels.
- Craft the pie’s layers by spreading half the cream cheese mixture into the graham cracker crust as a luscious base.
- Cascade the cherry pie filling evenly across the cream layer, creating a vibrant fruity landscape.
- Crown the pie with the remaining cream cheese mixture, using a spatula to create a smooth, elegant surface.
- Seal the pie with plastic wrap and allow it to rest in the refrigerator for a minimum of 4 hours, letting the flavors meld and the texture set.
- When ready to serve, slice the chilled pie and optionally adorn with fresh cherries for a beautiful finishing touch.
Notes
- Whip cream at cool room temperature for best volume and stability.
- Ensure cream cheese is completely softened to prevent lumps in the filling.
- Use a folding technique with a rubber spatula to maintain the airiness of the whipped cream.
- Chill the pie longer for a firmer, more set texture that cuts cleanly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg