Description
A no-bake showstopping pie with layers of melted chocolate, creamy cheesecake studded with cherries, and a vibrant whipped cream and cherry topping. Perfect for elegant dining or special occasions without pork or alcohol.
Ingredients
1 (9-inch) chocolate cookie crust
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 tbsp butter (optional)
8 oz cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp almond extract (optional)
1 cup heavy whipping cream, cold
3/4 cup chopped non-alcoholic glazed cherries (well-drained and patted dry)
2 tbsp cherry juice
1 cup cherry pie filling (non-alcoholic)
Chocolate curls or chips
Whipped cream for swirling
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C)
Mix flour and sugar
Add softened butter and pulse until crumbly
Press crust into a 9-inch pie dish and chill for 20 minutes while making chocolate layer
Heat 1/2 cup heavy cream until hot, pour over chocolate chips, add butter, mix until smooth
Spread chocolate mixture in crust, smooth surface, and chill 20 minutes
Beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until silky
Mix in vanilla extract, almond extract (if using), and cherry juice
Whip cold heavy cream to medium peaks and fold into cream cheese mixture
Fold in chopped cherries (dries for thickness)
Place filling over chilled chocolate base, smooth top, and refrigerate 4–6 hours or overnight
Just before serving, top with cherry pie filling or glazed cherries, swirl whipped cream, and garnish with chocolate curls
Notes
Use non-alcoholic cherry fillings to comply with halal dietary restrictions
Chill mixing bowl and whisk for better cream stability
Freeze pie 20 minutes for cleaner slices
Add mini chocolate chips or crushed cookies to filling for extra texture
- Prep Time: 30
- Category: Featured
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice of pie
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 65mg