Chocolate Cherry Pie recipe

1 servings

1 1/3 cups vanilla wafer crumbs

1/4 cup butter, softened

1 (1 ounce) square unsweetened chocolate, chopped

1/2 cup butter, softened

3/4 cup white sugar

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 eggs

2 tablespoons chopped maraschino cherries

2 cups whipped cream, garnish

8 maraschino cherries, garnish

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.

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.

Before serving, garnish pie with whipped cream and maraschino cherries.