Fudgy Cherry-Cream Cheese Pie Recipe ππ₯§
Description: This Fudgy Cherry-Cream Cheese Pie is a delightful treat that combines the rich flavors of cream cheese and cherry pie filling atop a fudgy layer, all nestled in a golden-brown pie crust. It’s a recipe I stumbled upon in a local newspaper shopping ad, and it has since become a favorite in my household. Perfect for dessert or as a sweet addition to any brunch or weeknight gathering, this pie promises to impress with its creamy texture and burst of cherry goodness.
- Servings: 8
- Prep Time: 50 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Total Time: 2 hours and 50 minutes (including cooling times)
Ingredients:
- 1 package cream cheese
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/3 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 can cherry pie filling
- 2/3 cup hot fudge topping
- Chocolate curls (for garnish)
Instructions:
| Step | Description | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Preheat oven to 450Β°F (230Β°C). | 0 minutes |
| 2 | Prepare pie crust according to package instructions for a one-crust baked shell using a 9-inch pie pan. | – |
| 3 | Bake the pie crust for 9 to 11 minutes or until it turns light golden brown. | 9-11 minutes |
| 4 | Allow the baked crust to cool completely, approximately 35 minutes. | 35 minutes |
| 5 | In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until fluffy. | – |
| 6 | Gently stir in the whipped cream until well combined to create the filling. | – |
| 7 | Set aside the cream cheese mixture. | – |
| 8 | Stir the hot fudge topping to soften it. | – |
| 9 | Spread the softened hot fudge topping evenly in the bottom of the cooled pie shell. | – |
| 10 | Carefully spread the cream cheese mixture over the fudge layer in the pie shell. | – |
| 11 | Spoon the cherry pie filling evenly over the cream cheese layer. | – |
| 12 | Refrigerate the pie for about 2 hours or until it becomes firm. | 2 hours |
| 13 | Just before serving, garnish individual servings with whipped cream and chocolate curls. | – |
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 574.6
- Fat Content: 36.2g
- Saturated Fat Content: 19.4g
- Cholesterol Content: 92.8mg
- Sodium Content: 318.9mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 57.4g
- Fiber Content: 2g
- Sugar Content: 17g
- Protein Content: 5.9g
Indulge in the luxurious flavors of this Fudgy Cherry-Cream Cheese Pie, a delectable dessert that’s sure to be a hit at any occasion. With its creamy texture and delightful cherry topping, it’s bound to become a favorite in your recipe collection!
