Description
This No-Bake Chocolate Cherry Pie is a stunning dessert that looks bakery-worthy but requires zero oven time. With a creamy dark chocolate mousse filling, sweet-tart cherry pie topping, and a buttery graham cracker crust, it’s an easy recipe perfect for special occasions or indulgent weeknights. This easy dessert is great for holiday dinner ideas, quick make-ahead food ideas, or sweet cravings that call for something rich and refreshing. It also checks the boxes for a deliciously simple no-bake recipe and irresistible chocolate cherry combo.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
6 tablespoons melted butter
1 1/4 cups dark chocolate chips
1 cup heavy cream
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 can cherry pie filling (21 ounces)
1 cup fresh cherries (optional, for garnish)
1 cup whipped cream (optional, for topping)
2 tablespoons chocolate shavings (optional)
Instructions
1. Press graham cracker crumbs mixed with melted butter into a 9-inch pie dish. Chill while preparing the filling.
2. Melt dark chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl or double boiler until smooth. Let cool slightly.
3. Whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
4. Beat cream cheese until smooth. Mix in powdered sugar and vanilla extract, then the melted chocolate. Fold in whipped cream.
5. Spread a layer of cherry pie filling on the chilled crust. Spoon chocolate filling over and smooth the top.
6. Add remaining cherry pie filling on top (optional).
7. Chill the pie in the fridge for at least 4 hours or overnight.
8. Before serving, garnish with whipped cream, fresh cherries, and chocolate shavings.
Notes
Chill the pie overnight for the cleanest slices and richest flavor.
Use high-quality chocolate for the best texture and depth.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: no bake pie, cherry chocolate dessert, easy dessert recipe, chocolate mousse pie, summer pie, holiday pie