Description
Indulge in the irresistible combination of chocolate and cherries with this delightful no-bake dessert. A creamy cream cheese layer, topped with cherry pie filling and a rich chocolate ganache, makes for a decadent treat that’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Graham Cracker Crust:
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
Cream Cheese Layer:
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 container (8 oz) whipped topping, thawed
Topping:
- 1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling
Chocolate Ganache:
- 1 ½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Graham Cracker Crust: In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar. Press firmly into a 9×9-inch baking dish to form a crust.
- Cream Cheese Layer: Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla, mix until combined. Fold in half of the whipped topping until smooth. Spread over crust.
- Topping: Top with cherry pie filling, spread gently to cover.
- Chocolate Ganache: Microwave chocolate chips and heavy cream in 30-second intervals until melted. Let cool slightly, then pour over cherry layer. Spread evenly.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours until set. Top with remaining whipped topping before serving.
Notes
- For a firmer crust, bake the graham layer at 350°F (175°C) for 8 minutes and cool before adding filling.
- Try blueberry or strawberry pie filling as alternatives.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 31g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
