Description
This No Bake Easy Cherry Chocolate Chip Pie is a delicious and effortless dessert perfect for any occasion. Featuring a creamy cream cheese and whipped cream base layered with sweet cherry pie filling and chocolate chips in a graham cracker crust, it requires no baking and is ready in just over two hours of chilling time. Ideal for those who want a rich and fruity treat without turning on the oven.
Ingredients
Scale
Pie Base
- 1 pre-made graham cracker crust
Filling
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup whipped cream
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 can cherry pie filling (approximately 21 oz)
Instructions
- Beat cream cheese: In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until it becomes smooth and creamy, ensuring there are no lumps.
- Add powdered sugar: Gradually add the powdered sugar to the cream cheese and mix thoroughly until fully combined and smooth.
- Fold in whipped cream: Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture to maintain a light and airy texture.
- Spread mixture in crust: Evenly spread the cream cheese and whipped cream mixture into the pre-made graham cracker crust, creating a smooth layer.
- Add chocolate chips: Sprinkle the chocolate chips evenly over the cream layer to ensure every bite has some chocolate sweetness.
- Top with cherry filling: Spoon the cherry pie filling evenly over the chocolate chips, covering the entire surface.
- Chill: Place the pie in the refrigerator and chill for at least 2 hours to allow the filling to set properly before serving.
Notes
- Use softened cream cheese to ensure a smooth, lump-free filling.
- Folding the whipped cream gently helps keep the filling light and fluffy.
- Chilling time is essential for the pie to firm up and flavors to meld.
- This pie is best served chilled and consumed within 2 days for optimal freshness.
- Feel free to substitute cherry pie filling with other fruit pie fillings like blueberry or strawberry for variety.
