Double-Decker Chocolate and Cherry-Raspberry Birthday Pie
"Birthdays don't have to mean cake. This double-decker pie features two stacked flavors in a stunning presentation that will be just as celebratory when you shout, "Surprise!" This version combines a decadent fudgy bottom layer with a tart cherry-raspberry top layer for a play on German Black Forest cake, but feel free to swap in any 9” deep-dish fruit pie filling recipe to create your own combo...."
INGREDIENTS
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Nonstick vegetable oil spray
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All-purpose flour (for dusting)
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2 batches Our Favorite Pie Dough, divided into 4 discs, 2 slightly larger and 2 slightly smaller, chilled
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1 cup walnuts
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1 1/2 pounds dark sweet cherries (about 4 cups)
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1 1/2 pounds raspberries (about 4 cups)
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1 cup granulated sugar
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1/2 cup cornstarch
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1 tablespoon vanilla extract
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1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
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3 cups granulated sugar
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3/4 cup high-quality cocoa powder
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6 large eggs
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3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
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16 ounces evaporated milk
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1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
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1 large egg
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1 tablespoon whole milk
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2 large egg whites
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3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
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1/2 cup heavy cream
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2 (8”) springform pans; a pastry bag; a small circle tip
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