Chocolate Cherry Heart Recipe

Name: Chocolate Cherry Heart
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 package (15 ounces) refrigerated pie pastry; 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour; 1 egg white, lightly beaten; 1/4 cup ground almonds; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened; 1 cup confectioners' sugar; 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon almond extract; 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream; 1 jar (16 ounces) hot fudge ice cream topping; 2 cans (21 ounces each) cherry pie filling

Servings: persons

1 package (15 ounces) refrigerated pie pastry
2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1 egg white, lightly beaten
1/4 cup ground almonds
2 tablespoons sugar
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1 jar (16 ounces) hot fudge ice cream topping
2 cans (21 ounces each) cherry pie filling

1
Let pastry stand at room temperature for 15-20 minutes. Unfold pastry and place each circle on an ungreased
2
. Sprinkle each with 1 teaspoon flour; turn over. Using a 9-in. paper heart pattern, cut out a heart from each circle. Prick pastries all over with a fork.
3
Brush with egg white. Combine almonds and sugar; sprinkle over pastries. Bake at 450u00b0 for 7-9 minutes or until lightly browned. Carefully slide crusts onto wire racks to cool.
4
In a large bowl, combine the cream cheese, confectioners' sugar and almond extract; beat until smooth. Add cream; beat until thickened.
5
Place one crust on a serving plate; spread with half of the fudge topping. Carefully spread with half of the cream cheese mixture; top with half of the cherry pie filling. Top with remaining crust, fudge topping and cream cheese mixture. Spoon remaining cherry pie filling to within 1 in. of edges. Chill until set. Refrigerate leftovers.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 package (15 ounces) refrigerated pie pastry, 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour, 1 egg white, lightly beaten, 1/4 cup ground almonds, and more.

Yes, Chocolate Cherry Heart falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Chocolate Cherry Heart

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