Chocolate-Covered Cherry Pie

Health score
3%
Chocolate-Covered Cherry Pie
65 min.
8
648kcal

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Indulge in the decadent Chocolate-Covered Cherry Pie, a delightful dessert that combines the rich flavors of chocolate and cherries into a heavenly treat. This delectable creation serves 8 and takes only 65 minutes to prepare, including baking and chilling time. Each slice offers a satisfying 800 kcal, providing a well-deserved treat for any special occasion or simply to satisfy your sweet tooth.

Begin by crafting a chocolate crumb pie crust as the foundation, then layer it with a luscious cherry pie filling. The heart of this recipe lies in the chocolate-covered maraschino cherries, which add an irresistible elegance and charm to the pie. The chocolate topping is not just a garnish; it's a key component that binds the flavors together, creating a harmonious blend of textures and tastes.

To ensure the pie's success, patience is key. After baking, the pie requires a solid 8 hours of chilling to allow the flavors to meld and the texture to set perfectly. The effort is well worth it, as the final result is a stunning, professional-grade dessert that will impress your family, friends, or guests.

Dive into this Chocolate-Covered Cherry Pie and experience a symphony of flavors and textures that will leave you craving for more. It's not just a dessert; it's a celebration of chocolate, cherry, and cream in every bite.

Ingredients

  • 0.3 teaspoon almond extract 
  • 0.3 cup butter cut into pieces
  • 21 oz cherry pie filling canned
  • inch chocolate pie crust 
  • oz cream cheese softened
  • large eggs 
  • 16  maraschino cherries with stems
  • 0.3 cup powdered sugar 
  • cups semi chocolate chips 
  • cups non-dairy whipped topping thawed
  • 0.5 cup whipping cream 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • whisk
  • wire rack
  • hand mixer
  • wax paper
  • microwave

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Microwave chocolate morsels and cream in a glass bowl on medium for 1 to 2 minutes or until chocolate begins to melt.
  2. Whisk in butter until smooth.
  3. Let cool, whisking occasionally, for 5 to 10 minutes or until mixture is a spreadable consistency.
  4. Spoon half of chocolate mixture into pie-crust. Cover and chill remaining chocolate mixture. Spoon cherry pie filling evenly over chocolate mixture in pie-crust.
  5. Place pie on a baking sheet; set aside.
  6. Beat together cream cheese, sugar, egg and almond extract at medium speed with an electric mixer until smooth.
  7. Pour evenly over cherry pie filling. (The pie shell will be full, but it will not overflow when you bake it.)
  8. Bake for 30 minutes or until center is set.
  9. Remove pie from oven and cool on a wire rack. Cover and chill for 8 hours.
  10. Microwave reserved chocolate mixture at medium power for 1 minute. Stir until spreadable. Dip cherries in chocolate mixture and let them firm up on a sheet of wax paper for 15 minutes before decorating pie.
  11. Spread remaining chocolate evenly over top of pie. Spoon 8 dollops of whipped topping around outer edge; place 2 cherries in each dollop.

Nutrition Facts

Calories648kcal
Protein4.16%
Fat57.79%
Carbs38.05%

Properties

Glycemic Index
9.63
Glycemic Load
0.42
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
11.293913125992%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:648.04kcal
32.4%
Fat:41.87g
64.41%
Saturated Fat:25.18g
157.39%
Carbohydrates:62.03g
20.68%
Net Carbohydrates:57.61g
20.95%
Sugar:32.08g
35.64%
Cholesterol:87.02mg
29.01%
Sodium:193.92mg
8.43%
Alcohol:0.04g
100%
Alcohol %:0.03%
100%
Caffeine:38.7mg
12.9%
Protein:6.77g
13.55%
Copper:0.65mg
32.45%
Manganese:0.63mg
31.26%
Magnesium:91.45mg
22.86%
Vitamin A:1003.85IU
20.08%
Phosphorus:199.33mg
19.93%
Iron:3.33mg
18.49%
Fiber:4.42g
17.67%
Selenium:9.45µg
13.5%
Potassium:420.01mg
12%
Vitamin B2:0.18mg
10.68%
Zinc:1.54mg
10.26%
Calcium:97.38mg
9.74%
Vitamin E:0.98mg
6.5%
Vitamin K:5.58µg
5.31%
Vitamin B5:0.49mg
4.9%
Vitamin B12:0.27µg
4.54%
Vitamin B6:0.08mg
3.95%
Vitamin B1:0.06mg
3.83%
Vitamin C:2.77mg
3.36%
Vitamin B3:0.61mg
3.07%
Folate:11.84µg
2.96%
Vitamin D:0.36µg
2.42%
Source:My Recipes