Cherry Chocolate Chip Pie

Cherry Chocolate Chip Pie

Author: Chef Elsa Prep Time: 30 min
Cook Time: 50 min Total Time: 80 min
Yield: 8 servings Category: Desserts And Drinks Cuisine: American Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Description A delightful combination of sweet-tart cherries and rich chocolate chips in a flaky crust.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
  • 1/2 cup vegetable shortening
  • 6 to 8 tablespoons ice water
  • 4 cups fresh or frozen cherries, pitted
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • A pinch of salt
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 egg (for egg wash, optional)
  • 1 tablespoon milk or water (for egg wash, optional)
  • Turbinado sugar (optional, for sprinkling)
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Instructions

  1. Whisk together flour and salt in a large bowl.
  2. Add cold, cubed butter and shortening, then cut in until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. Gradually add ice water until the dough comes together, then divide into two discs and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  4. Roll out one disc into a 12-inch circle; place in a 9-inch pie plate and trim the edges.
  5. Crimp the edges of the crust for decoration.
  6. Prepare the filling by mixing cherries, sugar, cornstarch, almond extract, lemon juice, and salt in a bowl.
  7. Fold in chocolate chips and pour the mixture into the prepared crust.
  8. Roll out the second disc and place it over the filling; seal and crimp edges.
  9. Cut vents in the top crust and apply egg wash if desired.
  10. Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 15 minutes, then reduce to 375°F (190°C) and continue baking for 35–45 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
  11. Cool completely before slicing and serving.

Notes

  1. Notes
  2. For best results, let the pie cool completely before serving.