Chocolate Cherry Pie Recipe
Indulge in the rich, decadent flavors of this Chocolate Cherry Pie. A perfect combination of a buttery chocolate crust filled with a luscious cherry filling and topped with a beautifully woven lattice crust, this dessert is sure to impress your guests.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours
- Yield: 1 pie (8-10 servings) 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For Chocolate Crust:
- 2 cups flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¼ cup sugar
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- ½ cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into pieces
- 5–7 Tbsp cold water
For Plain Crust:
- 1½ cups flour
- 10 Tbsp vegetable shortening
- 1 egg
- 1 Tbsp white vinegar
- 2 Tbsp cold water
For Filling:
- 6 cups whole fresh cherries
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp vanilla bean paste
- 1 tsp chocolate extract
- ¾ cup sugar
- ¼ cup tapioca starch
- ¼ tsp salt
- 4 oz chocolate, chopped
- 1 egg
- 1 Tbsp water
- Raw sugar, if desired
Instructions
- For Chocolate Crust: In a large bowl, combine flour, cocoa, sugar, and salt. Stir to combine. Add oil and stir until mixture resembles coarse meal. Add the cold butter and toss to coat. Cut in butter until no large pieces remain. Add cold water until dough gathers into a ball. Divide dough, wrap, and chill.
- For Plain Crust: Combine flour and shortening. Make wells, pour egg mixture, and stir into a soft dough. Knead into a ball, wrap, and chill.
- To Prepare Bottom Crust: Roll chocolate dough, line pie plate, and chill.
- For Filling: Pit cherries, add lemon juice, vanilla, chocolate extract, and sugar mixture. Toss to coat. Stir in chopped chocolate. Pour into lined pie plate.
- To Prepare Top Crust: Roll dough, create lattice, chill.
- Finishing/Baking: Preheat oven. Brush egg wash over pie, sprinkle with sugar. Bake for about 1 hour & 15 minutes. Cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- Use cold ingredients to ensure a flaky crust.
- Chill the dough to prevent shrinkage during baking.
- Adjust sugar in filling based on the sweetness of the cherries.
- Feel free to customize the crust design for a personal touch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: Chocolate Cherry Pie, Dessert Recipe, Homemade Pie, Baking
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