Chocolate Cherry Pie Recipe

Name: Chocolate Cherry Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 1 1/3 cups vanilla wafer crumbs; 1/4 cup butter, softened; 1 (1 ounce) square unsweetened chocolate, chopped; 1/2 cup butter, softened; 3/4 cup white sugar; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 eggs; 2 tablespoons chopped maraschino cherries; 2 cups whipped cream, garnish; 8 maraschino cherries, garnish

Servings: persons

1 1/3 cups vanilla wafer crumbs
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 (1 ounce) square unsweetened chocolate, chopped
1/2 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup white sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 eggs
2 tablespoons chopped maraschino cherries
2 cups whipped cream, garnish
8 maraschino cherries, garnish

1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C.) In a medium bowl, combine crumbs, and 1/4 cup softened butter. Press onto the bottom and sides of an 8 inch pie pan. Bake in preheated oven for 8 minutes. Cool.
2
In a microwave-safe bowl, microwave chocolate until melted. Stir occasionally until chocolate is smooth. Set aside. In a large bowl, cream 1/2 cup butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Blend in melted chocolate, salt and vanilla. Add eggs, one at a time, beating 5 minutes for each egg. Stir in chopped cherries. Spread into cooled crust. Chill 4 hours.
3
Before serving, garnish pie with whipped cream and maraschino cherries.

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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 1/3 cups vanilla wafer crumbs, 1/4 cup butter, softened, 1 (1 ounce) square unsweetened chocolate, chopped, 1/2 cup butter, softened, and more.

Yes, Chocolate Cherry Pie 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.

Chocolate Cherry Pie

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