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Cherry Cream Cheese Pie

This cherry cream cheese pie combines crumbly pie crust, rich cream cheese, and sweet cherries to create a flavor-packed dessert that is easy to whip up for any occasion.
Prep 3 hours
Cook 10 minutes
Total 3 hours 10 minutes
Fat 29
Carbs 39
Protein 5
Yield 10

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.
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  • 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.
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  • 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.
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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.

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Nutrition Facts

Calories: 426kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 29g | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 26g