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Chocolate Cherry Cream Pie

Delicious Slice of Chocolate Cherry Cream Pie
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Indulge in the decadent combination of chocolate and cherry with this luscious cream pie. A buttery crust filled with rich chocolate pastry cream and sweet cherry topping – a perfect dessert for any occasion!

Ingredients

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  • For the Crust:
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes
  • ¼ cup cold vegetable shortening
  • 5-7 tablespoons ice water
  • For the Chocolate Cream Filling:
  • 1 ½ cups whole milk
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup cornstarch
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 4 large egg yolks
  • 6 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • For the Cherry Topping:
  • 1 (21-ounce) can cherry pie filling
  • Optional: Fresh cherries for garnish

Instructions

  1. Make the Crust: In a large bowl, whisk together flour and salt. Cut in butter and shortening using a pastry blender or your fingers until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  2. Gradually add ice water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing until dough just comes together. Form into a disc, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  3. On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to a 12-inch circle. Transfer to a 9-inch pie plate. Trim and crimp edges.
  4. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Prick bottom of crust with a fork. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until lightly golden brown. Let cool completely.
  5. Make the Chocolate Cream Filling: In a medium saucepan, whisk together milk, sugar, cornstarch, and salt.
  6. In a separate bowl, whisk egg yolks lightly. Gradually whisk a small amount of the hot milk mixture into the egg yolks to temper them, then whisk the egg yolk mixture back into the saucepan.
  7. Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until mixture thickens and comes to a simmer. Remove from heat and stir in chocolate, butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  8. Pour chocolate cream filling into cooled pie crust. Cover with plastic wrap, pressing directly onto the surface of the filling to prevent a skin from forming. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until set.
  9. Assemble the Pie: Spread cherry pie filling evenly over the chocolate cream filling.
  10. Garnish with fresh cherries, if desired. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Notes

For an extra touch, add a dollop of whipped cream before serving. You can also use a store-bought graham cracker crust to save time.

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