Chocolate Cherry Pie
Description
A vanilla cookie crust is host to a heavenly, yet sinful creamy filling, made with butter, chocolate, cherries and whipped eggs. Please note: this recipe contains raw eggs. We recommend that pregnant women, young children, the elderly and the infirm do not consume raw eggs. Important: be sure to use only fresh eggs for this recipe.
Ingredients
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1 1/3 cups vanilla wafer crumbs
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1/4 cup butter, softened
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1 (1 ounce) square unsweetened chocolate, chopped
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1/2 cup butter, softened
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3/4 cup white sugar
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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2 eggs
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2 tablespoons chopped maraschino cherries
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2 cups whipped cream, garnish
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8 maraschino cherries, garnish
Directions
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Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C.) In a medium bowl, combine crumbs, and 1/4 cup softened butter. Press onto the bottom and sides of an 8 inch pie pan. Bake in preheated oven for 8 minutes. Cool.
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In a microwave-safe bowl, microwave chocolate until melted. Stir occasionally until chocolate is smooth. Set aside. In a large bowl, cream 1/2 cup butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Blend in melted chocolate, salt and vanilla. Add eggs, one at a time, beating 5 minutes for each egg. Stir in chopped cherries. Spread into cooled crust. Chill 4 hours.
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Before serving, garnish pie with whipped cream and maraschino cherries.