Chocolate Cherry Pie Delight (Printable Version)

Creamy cherry and chocolate filling nestled in a rich chocolate crust with whipped topping and chocolate chips.

# What You'll Need:

→ Crust

01 - 1 9-inch chocolate pie crust

→ Filling

02 - 8 ounces cream cheese, softened to room temperature
03 - 1 cup powdered sugar
04 - 21-ounce can cherry pie filling
05 - 8 ounces Cool Whip, plus additional for topping
06 - 1½ cups semi-sweet mini chocolate chips, divided

→ Garnish

07 - Maraschino cherries (optional)

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - In a medium mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese and powdered sugar together until light and creamy.
02 - Stir in cherry pie filling using a spatula, then gently fold in Cool Whip until combined.
03 - Fold in 1 cup of semi-sweet mini chocolate chips evenly into the filling mixture.
04 - Spread the prepared filling evenly into the chocolate pie crust.
05 - Refrigerate the pie for 3 to 4 hours to firm up before serving.
06 - Top with dollops or piped swirls of Cool Whip, sprinkle remaining mini chocolate chips, and optionally decorate with maraschino cherries.

# Additional Notes:

01 - Ensure the cream cheese is fully softened for a smooth filling texture.