Love cheesecake? Love pie? This cherry cream cheese pie combines the flavors of creamy cheesecake and sweet cherry pie all in one deliciously perfect dessert. The combination of cream cheese and sweet cherries is quite literally addictive, and it’s just the treat to serve at any special occasion or small gathering.
Add this easy cherry cream cheese pie to your favorite desserts list, because this great make-ahead dessert is everything you’ve wished for and more. It’s easy to put together, uses simple ingredients, and the whipped cream cheese filling combined with juicy cherries and pie crust is just PHENOMENAL.
The only thing that needs to bake in this recipe is the easy crust, which takes only 10 minutes. Then all that’s left to do is make the delicious cherry topping and let it chill for a few hours — perfect for making ahead! Then prepare the cream cheese filling, assemble, and serve. Easy and oh-so-delicious.
What You Need for Cherry Cream Cheese Pie
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The best part of this recipe is how short the ingredient list is and how simple it is to make. The main ingredients you need are store-bought pie crust and fresh cherries. Just be sure to pit those cherries before you cook them down. You need a store-bought pie crust, fresh cherries, maple syrup, lemon juice, and cream cheese.
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Cherry Cream Cheese Pie Variations
Raw pie crust: A pre-made or prepared graham cracker crust could be substituted for the pie crust. It’ll taste just as delicious!
Pitted Cherries: You’re welcome to use either fresh or frozen pitted cherries for this cherry cream cheese pie recipe.
Maple Syrup: Swap the maple syrup with honey for a different kind of sweet flavor.
Try other fruit: Not a cherry fan? Try this recipe with other fresh berries like strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, or blackberries.
Make it!
Homemade Cream Cheese
Did you know that you can make homemade cream cheese with 3 ingredients — milk, lemon juice and salt? So the next time you’re all out, use our homemade cream cheese tutorial!
Top Tips for Cherry Cream Cheese Pie
- Make sure the cream cheese is at room temperature.
- Sprinkle the cornstarch over the cherries instead of one scoop dump. If sprinkled across the top no clumps will form.
- Frozen cherries are awesome because they are already pitted.
- This is a great dessert that can be made a day before.
- Outside of the cool-down time, it’s actually a quick recipe.
Storage + Freezer Directions
Store any leftover cherry cream cheese pie in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
We don’t recommend freezing this recipe, as the texture and flavor of the cream cheese filling will change after getting frozen and thawed.
Serving Suggestions
Looking for a tasty dinner companion to eat before diving into this cherry cream cheese pie? This Chili Mac and Cheese and Crockpot White Chicken Chili are both true delights to the tastebuds.
And if you’re a straight-up nerd for cream cheese, our Baked Cream Cheese Pasta, Cream Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breast, and Incredible Cream Cheese Chicken Chili are to die for.
Cherry Cream Cheese Pie
Ingredients
- 9- inch raw pie crust
Cherry Topping
- 4 cups pitted cherries fresh or frozen
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Filling
- 16 oz. cream cheese softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Bake the pie crust according to package instructions. About 10 minutes. Set aside to cool.
- Add the cherries and maple syrup to a saucepan and place over medium heat. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to a simmer. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring often.
- Add in the lemon juice, vanilla extract, and cornstarch and whisk to combine. Cook for 1 minute while it thickens. Remove from heat
- Transfer to a bowl and refrigerate until completely chilled. About 3 hours.
- Prepare the filling. Add the cream cheese to a large bowl and whip with a hand mixer. About 1 minute.
- Next, add the powdered sugar, heavy cream, and vanilla extract to the cream cheese. Using the hand mixer, mix until combined.
- To assemble the pie, transfer the cream cheese mixture to the pie crust. Using a spoon or spatula press a circle into the center leaving a ½ in border. Place the cherries into the center of the top.
Tips & Notes
- Honey can be substituted for maple syrup.
- A graham cracker crust could be substituted for the pie crust.
- Make sure the cream cheese is at room temperature.
- Sprinkle the cornstarch over the cherries instead of one scoop dump. If sprinkled across the top no clumps will form.
- Frozen cherries are awesome because they are already pitted.
- This is a great dessert that can be made a day before.
- Outside of the cool-down time, it’s actually a quick recipe.
