Easy No-Bake Chocolate Cherry Cream Pie Recipe
Easy No-Bake Chocolate Cherry Cream Pie is the ultimate dessert for chocolate and cherry lovers. After making this many times, I’ve perfected the creamiest, most indulgent filling. The warm, gooey cherries and rich chocolate topping will make your family beg for seconds. Start with the recipe card or keep reading for my best tips. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Easy Honey Garlic Shrimp Recipe and Easy Chilled Cucumber Avocado Soup with Fresh Dill.
Why This Easy No-Bake Chocolate Cherry Cream Pie Recipe Is Pure Comfort
- Creamy, indulgent filling
- Warm, gooey cherries
- Rich chocolate topping
- No-bake, ready in 30 minutes
What You'll Need for Easy No-Bake Chocolate Cherry Cream Pie Recipe
Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.
- Graham cracker crust
- Cream cheese
- Sweetened condensed milk
- Chocolate chips
- Cherry pie filling
- Vanilla extract
- Salt
- Chocolate chips
- Optional: Whipped cream
- Optional: Chocolate shavings
📝 Ingredient Notes
- Graham cracker crust: Use store-bought or make your own.
🛒 Tools & Equipment I Recommend
- Food processor — Ensures a smooth, lump-free filling. → See on Amazon
- Pie dish — Perfect for baking and serving. → See on Amazon
How to Make Easy No-Bake Chocolate Cherry Cream Pie Recipe
- Prepare crust: Press graham cracker crumbs into a 9-inch pie dish. Chill while preparing the filling.
- Make filling: Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sweetened condensed milk and vanilla, mix well. Fold in cherry pie filling.
- Assemble pie: Pour filling into chilled crust. Melt chocolate chips and spread over filling. Chill for at least 2 hours.
Cook's Tips for Perfect Easy No-Bake Chocolate Cherry Cream Pie Recipe
- Common mistake and fix: Avoid over-beating the cream cheese to prevent a lumpy filling. Beat until smooth, then add the condensed milk and vanilla.
- Pro tip: For a firmer pie, chill for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Pro tip: Use a high-quality cherry pie filling for the best flavor.
Storing & Reheating Easy No-Bake Chocolate Cherry Cream Pie Recipe
Short-Term Storage
Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store in the fridge for up to 5 days. Make-ahead tip: Prepare the crust and filling up to a day ahead. Assemble just before serving.
Freezing Easy No-Bake Chocolate Cherry Cream Pie Recipe
Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before serving.
Recipe Notes
- Chef tip: For a gluten-free option, use a gluten-free graham cracker crust.
- Best substitution: Substitute the cherry pie filling with fresh cherries cooked with sugar and cornstarch.
- Make-ahead: Prepare the crust and filling up to a day ahead. Assemble just before serving.
- Scaling: This recipe can be doubled and baked in a 9×13-inch dish.
- Troubleshooting: If the chocolate topping is too thick, microwave it in 15-second intervals until smooth.
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Easy No-Bake Chocolate Cherry Cream Pie Recipe
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- Graham cracker crust
- Cream cheese
- Sweetened condensed milk
- Chocolate chips
- Cherry pie filling
Seasonings
- Vanilla extract
- Salt
- Chocolate chips
Optional Toppings
- Whipped cream
- Chocolate shavings
Instructions
- Prepare crust: Press graham cracker crumbs into a 9-inch pie dish. Chill while preparing the filling.
- Make filling: Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sweetened condensed milk and vanilla, mix well. Fold in cherry pie filling.
- Assemble pie: Pour filling into chilled crust. Melt chocolate chips and spread over filling. Chill for at least 2 hours.
Notes
- Chef tip: For a gluten-free option, use a gluten-free graham cracker crust.
- Best substitution: Substitute the cherry pie filling with fresh cherries cooked with sugar and cornstarch.
- Make-ahead: Prepare the crust and filling up to a day ahead. Assemble just before serving.
- Scaling: This recipe can be doubled and baked in a 9×13-inch dish.
- Troubleshooting: If the chocolate topping is too thick, microwave it in 15-second intervals until smooth.
Storage
- Fridge: Store in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Freezer: Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before serving.
- Make ahead: Prepare the crust and filling up to a day ahead. Assemble just before serving.
Nutrition Per Serving
- Calories: 450
- Protein: 5g
- Fat: 20g
- Carbs: 65g
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Cholesterol: 60mg
- Sat. Fat: 12g
Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.
Easy No-Bake Chocolate Cherry Cream Pie Recipe FAQs
Yes, prepare the crust and filling up to a day ahead. Assemble just before serving.
Ensure you're using a high-quality cherry pie filling. If it's still runny, mix 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of water and add to the filling before chilling.
Yes, cook fresh cherries with sugar and cornstarch until thickened. Cool before using in the recipe.
Use a gluten-free graham cracker crust to make this pie gluten-free.
Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before serving.
A Warm Final Note
I can’t wait for you to try Easy No-Bake Chocolate Cherry Cream Pie Recipe and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!
