Description
An indulgent dessert that perfectly marries rich chocolate and tart cherries, featuring a creamy chocolate pudding layer atop cherry filling, all in a crispy pie crust.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pie crust
- 1 can cherry pie filling
- 1 box chocolate pudding mix
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- Fresh cherries for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and bake the pie crust according to package instructions. Allow to cool completely.
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together the chocolate pudding mix and milk over medium heat until thickened, then remove from heat and cool for about 10 minutes.
- Spread the cherry pie filling evenly over the cooled pie crust.
- Pour the thickened chocolate pudding over the cherry filling, ensuring an even layer.
- Whip the heavy cream with the powdered sugar until soft peaks form and spread it over the chocolate layer.
- Sprinkle the top with chocolate chips and fresh cherries.
- Refrigerate the pie for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
For a lighter alternative, consider using sugar-free pudding mix. Experiment with different fruit fillings for variety.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg