Maraschino Cherry Pie
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Maraschino Cherry Pie
Description
The Maraschino Cherry Pie starts with a crust made from graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted unsalted butter pressed firmly into a pie dish and chilled to set. The filling combines cherry-flavored gelatin dissolved in boiling water with mascarpone cheese and whipped topping to create a creamy base. Chopped maraschino cherries folded into the mixture add sweetness and a fruity contrast.
The pie is refrigerated for several hours to allow the gelatin to fully set, resulting in a smooth, sliceable texture. The reserved whole cherries and additional whipped topping are added on top just before serving to provide decorative appeal and a fresh indication of the pie’s flavor.
This no-bake pie combines familiar creamy and fruity elements with the ease of preparation. Its balance of mild sweetness and cherry notes makes it a refreshing dessert that pairs well with light meals or as a lighter option at gatherings.
Ingredients
Crust:
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar white
- 5 tablespoons butter melted, unsalted
Filling:
- 3 oz cherry gelatin dessert package
- 2/3 cup water boiling
- 8 oz Cool Whip or homemade whipped cream
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese room temperature
- 12 oz maraschino cherries drained
Instructions
Crust:
- Stir together all the crust ingredients until fully combined and press the mixture into a 9-inch pie dish or springform pan. Make sure to press and pat down the bottom and sides using your hands or a measuring cup.
- Chill for 30 minutes or put it in the freezer for 20 minutes.
Filling:
- Reserve 9 cherries for the top and cut the rest in half.
- In a large bowl, mix Jell-O and boiling water until dissolved. Continue to stir until the mixture cools and begins to thicken.
- In a medium bowl beat mascarpone until creamy. Whisk in Cool Whip.
- After that whisk in the Jell-o mixture, and then add the sliced cherries.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared crust and refrigerate for 4-8 hours.
- When ready to serve, top with whipped cream and the reserved cherries.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8slices
Amount Per Serving
Calories 426 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 426kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 52g | 17% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 51mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 248mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 70mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 38g | 76% |
| Vitamin A | 681IU | 14% |
| Calcium | 108mg | 11% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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