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Creamy Chocolate Cherry Cream Pie

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This easy homemade dessert features a rich chocolate mousse filling swirled with juicy cherries, nestled in a chocolate cookie crust and topped with dreamy whipped cream. It’s a nostalgic, crowd-pleasing treat perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 24 chocolate sandwich cookies (Oreo-style), crushed
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, chopped or chips
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
  • 1 1/2 cups cherries (fresh, pitted and halved, or canned/frozen and drained)
  • 1 cup heavy cream, chilled (for whipped topping)
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (for whipped topping)
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for whipped topping)
  • Chocolate shavings or curls (optional garnish)
  • Extra cherries, whole or halved (optional garnish)

Instructions

  1. Crush chocolate sandwich cookies in a food processor or ziptop bag until fine crumbs form.
  2. Stir in melted butter until evenly moistened. Press mixture firmly into the bottom and sides of a 9-inch pie dish. Chill in the refrigerator for about 10 minutes.
  3. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine semi-sweet chocolate and heavy cream. Heat in 30-second bursts, stirring after each, until melted and smooth (1-2 minutes). Let cool for 5 minutes.
  4. Stir in sour cream, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and almond extract (if using). Whisk until smooth and creamy.
  5. Fold in cherries. If using canned or frozen cherries, pat dry with paper towels.
  6. Pour chocolate cherry cream filling into the chilled crust. Smooth the top with a spatula. Cover loosely and chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or overnight.
  7. Just before serving, whip chilled heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form (2-3 minutes). Spread whipped cream over the chilled pie.
  8. Garnish with chocolate shavings/curls and extra cherries as desired. Slice with a sharp knife dipped in hot water for clean edges. Serve chilled.

Notes

Chill the pie for at least 4 hours for best slicing; overnight is ideal. For a firmer crust, bake at 350°F for 8 minutes and cool before filling. Pat cherries dry to avoid a runny filling. For gluten-free, use GF sandwich cookies. For dairy-free, substitute coconut cream and dairy-free butter. Whip cream just before serving for best texture. Slicing is easiest with a hot, dry knife.

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