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    Home » Recipes » No Bake Desserts » No Bake Black Forest Pie

    No Bake Black Forest Pie

    Published : October 17, 2020 Updated : May 19, 2021 by Together As Family 45 Comments

     

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    No Bake Black Forest Pie has a chocolate cookie crust with two layers of smooth cheesecake. Top each slice with a spoonful of canned cherry pie filling.

    No Bake Black Forest Pie has a chocolate cookie crust with two layers of smooth cheesecake. Top with a spoonful of canned cherry pie filling.

    NO BAKE BLACK FOREST PIE

    This black forest pie is my absolute favorite shortcut dessert. It can be made in just minutes, it's no bake, and it needs to be made the day before so it can be made ahead of time which will save you time!

    I love a homemade, from scratch dessert recipe as much as anyone but sometimes you just need something that is so quick & simple to make. 

    A chocolate cookie crust filled with a vanilla cheesecake, chocolate cheesecake, and then topped with canned cherry pie filling.

    No Bake Black Forest Pie has a chocolate cookie crust with two layers of smooth cheesecake. Top with a spoonful of canned cherry pie filling.

    INGREDIENTS NEEDED TO MAKE BLACK FOREST PIE WITH CANNED CHERRY PIE FILLING

    Chocolate Cookie Crust - A chocolate graham cracker crust or an Oreo cookie crust both work well in this recipe. 

    Cream Cheese - For best results use the real stuff! Full- fat cream cheese none of the low-fat stuff. 

    Granulated Sugar - This is the sweetener for the cream cheese

    Sour Cream - Again, use the real stuff. Full-fat sour cream. 

    Vanilla Extract

    Cool Whip - I normally like to make my own whipped cream in recipes that call for Cool Whip but in this recipe I don't! The Cool Whip is actually good in this recipe and you can't even tell. So I always go the easy way and use the Cool Whip when I make this. 

    Cocoa Powder

    Powdered Sugar

    Canned Cherry Pie Filling

    How to make black forest pie with step-by-step instructions and pictures.

    MY TIPS AND HELPFUL HINTS

    • For best taste and texture use full-fat, real sour cream and cream cheese. 
    • To avoid a lumpy texture in the cheesecake, make sure that the cream cheese is softened well before using. I place the unwrapped cream cheese on a microwave-safe plate and microwave for 25-30 seconds. This will ensure that the cream cheese is softened enough so it won't leave lumps in the mixture.
    • What is a black forest dessert?

      • Black forest is a combination of chocolate and cherry flavors. This pie recipe has a chocolate crust, a creamy chocolate cheesecake middle, and it's topped off with cherry pie filling. 
    • How long will leftovers last?

      • The longer the pie sits in the fridge then the soggier the crust can get. But, this pie will still last 3-4 days in the fridge. I actually think it tastes best as it sits in the fridge. The flavors come together and it's delicious. I normally make this about 24 hours ahead of time of when I need it, and it does just fine sitting in the fridge that long before serving. 
    • Can I make my own cherry pie filling or switch it out with something else?

      • You sure can! I have no experience making my own cherry pie filling because I actually think the canned stuff tastes just fine. I am all about shortcuts where it makes sense and still tastes good. You could top this pie with strawberry pie filling or even a berry pie filling if you don't like cherries. 

    No Bake Black Forest Pie has a chocolate cookie crust with two layers of smooth cheesecake. Top with a spoonful of canned cherry pie filling.

    TRY THESE OTHER BLACK FOREST DESSERT RECIPES

    Black Forest Lush - A layered dessert of Oreo cookie crumbs, instant pudding, and cherry pie filling all layered in a 9x13 baking dish. 

    Black Forest Cake - An easy layered chocolate cake that starts with a cake mix! Layered with cherry pie filling and whipped cream. 

    Easy Chocolate Cherry Cake - A 9x13 cake that combined a chocolate cake mix and canned cherry pie filling. This cake is super moist! Topped with chocolate curls, whipped cream, and a cherry. 

     

    No Bake Black Forest Pie has a chocolate cookie crust with two layers of smooth cheesecake. Top with a spoonful of canned cherry pie filling.

    No Bake Black Forest Pie

    Jessica
    No Bake Black Forest Pie has a chocolate cookie crust with two layers of smooth cheesecake. Top with a spoonful of canned cherry pie filling.
    4.09 from 23 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Fridge Time 8 hrs
    Total Time 8 hrs 10 mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 8 slices
    Calories 433 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 (6 oz) ready-to-use chocolate crust Oreo or chocolate graham cracker crust
    • 1 bar (8 oz) cream cheese softened
    • ⅓ cup granulated sugar
    • 1 cup sour cream
    • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
    • 1 carton (8 oz) Cool Whip thawed
    • ¼ cup cocoa powder
    • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
    • 1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling

    Instructions
     

    • In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth and combined. Add in sour cream and vanilla extract. Beat until combined.
    • Stir in the Cool Whip with a spatula or wooden spoon until it's mixed well. 
    • Spread half of the mixture into the ready-to-use pie crust.
    • Add cocoa powder and powdered sugar to the remaining cream cheese mixture and beat together until combined.
    • Spread evenly over the cream cheese layer.
    • Cover and let refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight. Cut into slices and serve each slice topped with some cherry pie filling.

    Notes

    I prefer to use full fat dairy products when baking. I always use full-fat sour cream and full-fat cream cheese, as well as the regular Cool Whip. You can use the ⅓ fat reduced cream cheese, lite Cool Whip, and even light sour cream. I know it will still turn out a beautiful pie, but you won't get that richness and creaminess you would when using full-fat dairy products. 
    You want to make sure your cream cheese is really soft so you avoid lumps. I like to put mine in a bowl and microwave it for about 30-45 seconds to make sure it's nice and soft.
    This pie gets better and better as it sits in the fridge. I love making this the day before and letting it sit in the fridge for overnight (24 hours of refrigeration before I serve it). The flavors have more time to develop! You need minimum of 8 hours in the fridge so plan for that when making this pie. This pie will last 3-4 days in the fridge. 
    If wanted you can make some whipped cream to garnish the top of the pie with. Which is what I did in the pictures above. Beat ¾ cup heavy whipping cream + 3 tablespoons powdered sugar until stiff peaks form. Garnish the top of the pie with that along with the cherry pie filling. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 433kcalCarbohydrates: 56gProtein: 5gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 51mgSodium: 256mgPotassium: 256mgFiber: 2gSugar: 23gVitamin A: 762IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 102mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword black forest dessert recipe, black forest pie, no bake pie
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    Black forest cheesecake pie is no bake and can be made in just minutes! Ready-to-use chocolate cookie crust with two layers of smooth cream pie filling. Top with a spoonful of canned cherry pie filling and you have a seriously amazingly delicious dessert loaded with chocolate, cherry, and cheesecake flavors.

    recipe adapted from Taste of Home

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    Comments

    1. Lisa

      June 05, 2017 at 12:32 pm

      Hello, can this be frozen?

      Reply
      • Together As Family

        June 05, 2017 at 7:26 pm

        Hi Lisa. It probably could. Milk usually separates when you freeze it so not sure if the texture would hold up once frozen. You could always try it but I would suggest not freezing it.

        Reply
    2. Jennifer B

      June 24, 2017 at 4:15 pm

      I can't you sugar because of diabetes what could I use to substitute.

      Reply
      • Together As Family

        June 24, 2017 at 8:15 pm

        There really is no substitute for sugar. You could try one of those sugar blends. Not sure of the name but apparently it is a different kind of sugar (?). I've seen them in the baking aisle by the sugars. If you can have one of those that would be a good substitute or just don't add it..... but that would probably not taste very good 🙂

        Reply
      • Karen

        August 22, 2017 at 12:51 pm

        I'm diabetic and use splenda all the time in no bake cheesecake pies. Just use splenda for baking,in the bag,and measure it like you would sugar. It tastes great with splenda. My family and I love it!

        Reply
        • Together As Family

          August 22, 2017 at 11:20 pm

          Thank for the info Karen 🙂 Good to hear that substitute works.

          Reply
    3. Amanda

      June 26, 2017 at 5:58 pm

      Can homemade whipped cream be used instead of cool whip?

      Reply
      • Together As Family

        June 26, 2017 at 10:28 pm

        Sure! There is about 2 cups inside the Cool Whip tub, so you would need 1 cup heavy whipping cream + a bit of sweetener (optional). Whip that up until thick and then just add it in (whipping cream doubles once whipped which why you only need the 1 cup). I love homemade whipped cream so I am sure it would be amazing in this pie.

        Reply
    4. Cherie

      July 09, 2017 at 11:14 pm

      Hi Jessica. I made this today with my 5 year old son and we absolutely love it! Plus, it was also our bonding time.. "together as family" . Thank you for the recipe. I would love to write about it on my own website just to share our fabulous experience, if you don't mind.

      Reply
      • Together As Family

        July 09, 2017 at 11:39 pm

        I love this! Nothing better than food bringing families together. Of course you can share it on your blog. I love sharing recipes and I want others to enjoy them too. Thanks so much for your sweet comment ☺️

        Reply
    5. Kelly

      August 12, 2017 at 5:08 pm

      Can you substitute the sour cream for something different?

      Reply
      • Together As Family

        August 12, 2017 at 5:57 pm

        The only thing I would use in place of the sour cream is plain yogurt. I have never tried it so I can't say how the final taste would be. But, it's certainly worth trying if you want to 🙂

        Reply
        • Kelly

          August 12, 2017 at 8:27 pm

          Great thank you 🙂

          Reply
    6. Sherry

      October 09, 2017 at 10:02 am

      Would it be ok to add the cherry pie filling after it sets. I am taking to a church gathering.

      Reply
      • Together As Family

        October 09, 2017 at 11:09 am

        You could. I've only ever served the pie filling on the side, then when people get a slice they too it themselves. I'm worried that if you let the pie filling sit on top of the pie that it might bleed the red color into the pie??? But again, I've never done it so I'm not sure. As long as you add the filling after it's set in the fridge for a few hours it would probably be ok. Hope that helps. Enjoy!

        Reply
    7. Pam

      November 28, 2017 at 7:25 pm

      I don't like Pumpkin or Pecan pie so I made this pie to take to my in-laws for Thanksgiving. Everyone loved it!! What's not to like about chocolate and cherries 🙂

      Reply
      • Together As Family

        November 30, 2017 at 7:45 pm

        Yay!! So glad it was a hit. I made this for thanksgiving as well 🙂 I love this pie. SO happy to hear others love it too. Thanks for coming back to let me know!

        Reply
    8. kt

      February 02, 2018 at 10:07 pm

      This looks so good! Did you use a deep dish pie crust?

      Reply
      • Together As Family

        February 04, 2018 at 7:26 pm

        I just use the regular size premade store-bought crust from the store. So no, I don't believe it's deep dish. Just the standard graham crusts from the store. Hope you enjoy this, it's one of my favorites!

        Reply
    9. Samantha

      February 13, 2018 at 9:15 am

      I'm making this tonight for our Valentine's day supper/husband's birthday. He was a Valentine's day birthday. We aren't big fans of cherry so we are going to serve it with Strawberry pie filling. =)

      Reply
    10. Nichole

      May 10, 2018 at 4:32 pm

      Do you think it would work to make this a few days ahead or would the crust get soggy?

      Reply
    11. Jennifer

      June 09, 2018 at 11:07 pm

      I made this for Sunday dinner which my roommate and I host. Good friends good food and an amazing dessert always make for a great time. This was super easy to make, the most difficult thing to do is keep him out of it! Thanks for the great recipe!

      Reply
      • Together As Family

        June 12, 2018 at 11:08 pm

        It sounds like a great time with a great dessert. So glad you loved this pie. It is one of my all-time favorite desserts.

        Reply
    12. Margaret Maloney

      July 18, 2018 at 3:16 pm

      Do you think it would work to make this a few days ahead or would the crust get soggy?

      Reply
      • Together As Family

        July 19, 2018 at 9:04 am

        I actually prefer this pie on day 2 and 3. I would not make it more than 3 days in advanced, that's just my guess though. I always make it at least a day ahead of time. The flavor develops and it's so yummy!

        Reply
    13. DEE EMR

      July 27, 2018 at 7:26 pm

      This is my favorite no bake pie! I love the combination of flavors...it's easy to make....and any time I bring it to someone's house...they love it! I've also made it into individual desserts by using crushed chocolate cookies in the bottom and continuing with the rest of the recipe. I put a small dollop of cherry pie filling on top! They look so cute in individual servings. 😀

      Reply
      • Together As Family

        August 13, 2018 at 2:40 pm

        I love your idea of individual desserts. That would be super cute!

        Reply
    14. Linda Anderson

      August 30, 2018 at 12:53 pm

      How big of a pie does this make? If I doubled the filling recipe what size springform pan would it fill?

      Reply
      • Together As Family

        August 30, 2018 at 7:57 pm

        The pie makes enough for 8 slices. The recipe calls for a store-bought Oreo pie crust, so the pie is that size. If you want to double the recipe then I would just make the recipe twice. Buy double of all the ingredients and make one pie at a time. I hope that helps. Let me know how it goes 🙂

        Reply
    15. Helen C.

      September 06, 2018 at 8:24 am

      Black Forrest cheesecake was easy to make and delicious! This is definitely a new family favorite. Thank you.

      Reply
      • Together As Family

        September 14, 2018 at 4:47 pm

        Awesome! This is one pie that I crave all the time! So happy to hear your family loved it.

        Reply
    16. LynzB

      November 15, 2018 at 4:38 pm

      I would like to make my own oreo crust and use a springform pan. I'm thinking of swapping out the sour cream for another package of cream cheese to make it a stiffer consistency so it holds its form better. Do you think that would work okay?

      Reply
      • Together As Family

        November 16, 2018 at 11:31 am

        I am sure that would work fine. But the recipe as written holds up very well. Just make sure that you give it time to refrigerate and it will be great.

        Reply
    17. Jean

      December 10, 2018 at 1:42 pm

      Is the cocoa powder the hot chocolate kind or the unsweetened kind.

      Reply
      • Together As Family

        December 13, 2018 at 1:39 pm

        unsweetened cocoa powder found in the baking aisle

        Reply
    18. Elaine Hart

      November 22, 2019 at 12:37 pm

      Can I use 8oz crust ?

      Reply
      • Together As Family

        November 24, 2019 at 2:02 pm

        Yes that would work. The pie does make a taller/fuller pie so using a 2 oz larger crust will work fine, the pie won't be as thick and tall but it will still be amazingly delicious 🙂

        Reply
    19. Sarah

      December 22, 2019 at 9:57 am

      Hello! Would hot chocolate powder work in place of the cocoa powder?

      Reply
      • Together As Family

        January 13, 2020 at 3:33 pm

        I don't think so. Hot chocolate powder has lots of sugar in it. You just want the unsweetened cocoa powder for this recipe.

        Reply
    20. Lisa

      December 08, 2020 at 10:02 am

      I made this last nite and it was super easy. It’s so delicious

      Reply
    21. agreso

      December 18, 2020 at 12:02 am

      I'm diabetic and use splenda all the time in no bake cheesecake pies. Just use splenda for baking,in the bag,and measure it like you would sugar. It tastes great with splenda. https://greensowing.com My family and I love it!

      Reply
    22. Yvonne

      April 24, 2022 at 10:49 am

      5 stars
      I made this today for our Sunday lunch with all of kids. Everyone loved it!! Thank you so much for the amazing recipe 🥰

      Reply

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