Description

Chocolate Cherry Pie Bliss combines the tartness of cherries with rich semisweet chocolate in a flaky 9-inch pie crust, creating a decadent dessert perfect for any occasion. This easy-to-make pie features a luscious cherry-chocolate filling enhanced with almond and vanilla extracts, baked to golden perfection and served best slightly warm with optional whipped cream or ice cream.

Ingredients

Pie Crust

1 9-inch pie crust (store-bought or homemade)

Filling

1 ½ cups fresh or frozen pitted cherries
¾ cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
¼ teaspoon almond extract
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon butter (cut into small pieces)

Topping

1 egg (beaten, for egg wash)
Optional coarse sugar for topping
Optional whipped cream or ice cream for serving

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Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the pie.
Prepare Filling: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine cherries, sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, almond extract, and vanilla extract. Stir constantly until the mixture thickens and bubbles, about 5 to 7 minutes.
Add Chocolate: Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the semisweet chocolate chips until they melt and blend evenly into the filling.
Prepare Pie Crust: Roll out the pie crust and place it in a 9-inch pie dish.
Fill the Crust: Pour the cherry-chocolate filling into the pie crust and dot the top with small pieces of butter.
Top the Pie: Optionally, cover with a second crust or create a lattice pattern on top. Brush the top crust with the beaten egg wash and sprinkle with coarse sugar if desired.
Bake: Bake the pie in the preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the filling is bubbling.
Cool and Serve: Let the pie cool at room temperature for at least 1 hour before serving. Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream if preferred.

Notes

If using frozen cherries, thaw and drain thoroughly before using to avoid excess moisture in the filling.
Adjust the amount of sugar depending on the tartness or sweetness of your cherries to achieve desired flavor balance.
For a richer chocolate flavor, substitute semisweet chocolate chips with dark chocolate chips.
This pie is best enjoyed slightly warm or at room temperature for optimal taste and texture.