Description
A luscious dessert combining rich dark chocolate with the sweet, tart flavors of fresh cherries, creating a visually stunning treat perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups chocolate graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups fresh cherries, pitted and halved
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the crust: Combine chocolate graham cracker crumbs with melted butter, press into pie pan, bake for 10 minutes until golden brown, then let cool.
- Melt dark chocolate: Place chocolate chips in a heatproof bowl over simmering water or microwave in short intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Whip the cream: Beat heavy cream until soft peaks form, gradually add sugar and vanilla, continue to whip until stiff peaks form.
- Combine chocolate and cream: Fold melted chocolate into whipped cream, then gently fold in fresh cherries.
- Assemble the pie: Pour mixture into the cooled crust, smooth the top and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to set.
- Garnish and serve: Top with additional whipped cream and cherries before serving.
Notes
For quicker preparation, consider using a premade chocolate graham cracker crust. Experiment with other fruits for variation.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling and Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg