Description
A delightful spin on the beloved Black Forest cake, this Black Forest Cherry Pie combines rich chocolate filling and tangy cherries for an indulgent treat.
Ingredients
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- Chocolate Filling:
- 1 Dark chocolate bar (4oz 60% Dark Chocolate)
- 2 tbsp Cream
- 1/4 cup Cornstarch
- 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
- 3 tbsp Extra dark cocoa powder
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- 2 cups Milk
- 2 Eggs
- 1 tsp Vanilla paste
- Cherry Filling:
- 8 oz Cherries (fresh or frozen)
- 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar
- 3 tbsp Water
- 2 tbsp Lemon Juice
- 1 tsp Vanilla paste or extract
- Whipped Cream:
- 2 cups Heavy whipping cream
- 2 tbsp Powdered sugar
Instructions
- Prepare the Pie Crust: Start with your favorite recipe. You can par-bake a single crust while preparing the fillings.
- Make the Chocolate Filling: Melt dark chocolate into a smooth filling and combine it with other ingredients.
- Cook the Cherry Filling: Use cherries to create a sweet sauce that adds flavor to the pie.
- Whip the Cream: Whip the cream to lighten your chocolate filling.
- Assemble and Chill: Layer the chocolate and cherry fillings, then chill to set.
Notes
Opt for high-quality chocolate to enhance the flavor. Serve the pie chilled with whipped cream and garnish as desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 150mg