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Chocolate Cherry Pie

An ooey-gooey chocolate cherry delight!

40 Minutes + Cooling Time & Chill Time

Serves: 8-12

Easy

A super easy crust and an even easier filling, this pie is simple to make and so very good!

I have no recollection of this Chocolate Cherry Pie growing up and the recipe card is in such nice condition, it makes me really wonder if Grandma ever made it. But, it was in the recipe box and really looked unique so I figured I’d give it a try. I’m glad I did, it was really easy to make and tasted great. The crust is a very simple “press in” type crust and the filling is a simple pudding type full of chocolate and cherries and couldn’t be easier to make.

For the crust, it has the usual ingredients of flour, sugar, salt and butter but surprisingly, no liquid. This makes for a very crumbly crust that, instead of rolling out, you simply press into the pie baking dish and bake. A lot less stress and fuss! The crust isn’t quite as pretty as a final result, but it’s still very flakey and flavorful!

The filling of the pie couldn’t be any easier. You basically make a chocolate pudding by melting chocolate chips with condensed milk and then add cherries and a little splash of almond extract. The result is the perfect mixture of textures and flavors. Top it all with a big dollop of whipped cream and you’re in pie heaven.

With the simple crust and easy filling, this is a great recipe if you wanna make your first pie. It’s also fun and tasty if you’ve made pies for years. I hope you give it a try – and if you do, please let me know what you think in the comments or share a picture of your end result with me on Instagram (@bdhbakes)!

Steps:

Preheat Oven to 350º
Prep 9" Baking Dish with Butter or Baking Spray
Add Dry Ingredients in Large Bowl
Into a large mixing bowl, add the dry ingredients: flour, sugar and 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
Cut Cold Butter and Add to Bowl
Cut the cold butter into roughly 1/2" cubes and add to the large bowl of dry ingredients.
Cut in Butter
With a pastry blender or a knife, cut the butter into the dry ingredients until there are no lumps larger than the size of a small pea. You want the majority of it to look like rough bread crumbs.
Press the Dough Into Pie Dish
Dump the dough mixture into the prepared pie dish and press it with your fingers to form an even layer across the bottom of the dish as well as up the sides. For best results, chill in the fridge for 10 minutes.
Bake
Bake the pie crust in the preheated oven for 15 - 20 minutes, or until golden. Allow to cool completely on a wire rack. (At least 2 hours.)
Start the Filling
After the pie crust has cooled, begin to make the filling. In a medium or large saucepan, add the condensed milk, chocolate chips and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Heat over medium heat and stir frequently, until all of the chocolate has melted.
Add Cherries and Flavoring
Once the chocolate has melted, remove from heat and add the cherries (with juices) and almond extract. Stir to combine.
Fill Pie Crust and Chill
Fill the pie crust with the filling and smooth the top with a spatula. Chill in the fridge for 2-3 hours before serving.