ellen's cherry-chocolate pie

Indianapolis, IN
Updated on Feb 26, 2017

This recipe came from a craving for my mother's chocolate pie and a separate craving for my sister-in-law's cherry cheesecake, as well as a fondness for those chocolate-covered cherry cordials that they sell at Christmas time. Similar recipes all called for either chocolate or graham cracker crusts, but I wanted to stick with my mother's original pie crust. I like the combination with the chocolate. My photo 02-26-2017

prep time 15 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Refrigerate/Freeze
yield 6-8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 - single deep-dish pie crust (frozen is okay)
  • 1 small package chocolate pudding and pie filling
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 can cherry pie filling
  • - whipped cream or cool whip for garnish

How To Make ellen's cherry-chocolate pie

  • Step 1
    Prepare pudding as directed on package (do not use instant). Cool for 15 minutes.
  • Step 2
    Pour pudding into pre-baked pie shell. Chill for 3-4 hours.
  • Step 3
    Spoon cherry pie filling over chilled pie, covering entire top of pie. Garnish with whipped cream as desired. Serve.
  • Step 4
    Refrigerate any leftover portions.
  • Step 5
    To prebake pie crust for a filled pie: Prick the bottom of the pie crust with a fork, covering well. Cut a piece of parchment paper to fit and place into pie shell. Weigh the paper down with pie weights or about a pound of dry beans. Bake in a preheated 400º oven, directly on rack, for 10-15 minutes until edges are starting to brown. Remove from oven and remove the parchment paper and weights. Let crust cool before filling.

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