Chocolate Cherry Pie

Chocolate Cherry Pie
  • PREP TIME
    20 mins
  • COOK TIME
    8 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    30 mins
  • SERVING
    8 People
  • VIEWS
    13

Indulge in this timeless classic, a decadent Chocolate Cherry Pie featuring a buttery vanilla wafer crust, a rich chocolate filling, and a delightful burst of cherry flavor in every bite. A guaranteed crowd-pleaser for any occasion! Please note: this recipe contains raw eggs. We recommend that pregnant women, young children, the elderly and the infirm do not consume raw eggs. Important: be sure to use only fresh eggs for this recipe.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    46 g
  • Cholesterol
    104 mg
  • Fiber
    1 g
  • Protein
    4 g
  • Saturated Fat
    16 g
  • Sodium
    325 mg
  • Sugar
    20 g
  • Fat
    30 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). (5 minutes)

02

Step

In a medium bowl, combine vanilla wafer crumbs and 1/4 cup softened butter. Press evenly onto the bottom and sides of an 8-inch pie pan. (5 minutes)

03

Step

Bake in the preheated oven for 8 minutes. Let cool completely. (8 minutes)

04

Step

In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chopped unsweetened chocolate in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth. Set aside to cool slightly. (3 minutes)

05

Step

In a large bowl, cream together 1/2 cup softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. (5 minutes)

06

Step

Blend in the melted chocolate, salt, and vanilla extract. (2 minutes)

07

Step

Add eggs, one at a time, beating for 5 minutes after each addition to ensure a smooth and emulsified filling. (10 minutes)

08

Step

Stir in the chopped maraschino cherries. (1 minute)

09

Step

Spread the chocolate mixture evenly into the cooled vanilla wafer crust. (2 minutes)

10

Step

Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the filling to set completely. (240 minutes)

11

Step

Before serving, garnish the pie with whipped cream and maraschino cherries. (5 minutes)

For a richer chocolate flavor, use dark chocolate instead of unsweetened chocolate.
If you don't have maraschino cherries, you can substitute with other candied cherries or dried cranberries.
To prevent the crust from burning, you can cover the edges with foil during the last few minutes of baking.
Ensure the eggs are fresh and of high quality due to the raw egg content.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.5/ 5 ( 4 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (4)
  • Nina Padberg

    The vanilla wafer crust is genius! It's so much easier than making a traditional pie crust.

  • Gladyce Douglas

    I've made this for several family gatherings, and it's always a hit!

  • Adam Bergnaum

    I was a little nervous about the raw eggs, but it turned out perfectly fine and delicious!

  • Clifford Pacocha

    This pie is amazing! The chocolate filling is so rich and the cherry adds a nice touch.

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