Description
Delightfully spooky and delicious, this Creepy Cherry Eyeball Halloween Pie is perfect for Halloween parties and gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pre-made pie crust (graham cracker or pastry crust)
- 1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling
- Candy eyeballs
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup whipped topping
- Red food coloring (optional for extra effect)
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: Pre-bake the pie crust according to package instructions if using a pastry crust, then let it cool.
- Cream Cheese Mixture: In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined. Gently fold in the whipped topping until incorporated. Pour the cream cheese mixture into the cooled pie crust, spreading it evenly.
- Add Cherry Topping: Carefully spoon the cherry pie filling over the cream cheese layer. If desired, add a few drops of red food coloring to intensify the color.
- Decorate with Eyeballs: Arrange candy eyeballs on top of the cherry filling, pressing gently to secure them in place. Position the eyeballs randomly for a spooky effect.
- Chill the Pie: Refrigerate the pie for at least 2 hours, or until firm and set.
Notes
- For a more dramatic look, sprinkle black or red edible glitter on top of the pie.
- Ensure the candy eyeballs are food-safe and suitable for decoration.
- Consider adding a few drops of raspberry or cherry extract to the cream cheese layer for an extra flavor boost.
- Serve with a spooky-themed garnish, like chocolate spiders or gummy worms, for added Halloween fun.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours (chilling)
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg