Cherry Cream Cheese Eyeball Pie Recipe

Introduction

This Cherry Cream Cheese Eyeball Pie is a fun and festive dessert perfect for Halloween or any spooky occasion. Mini graham cracker crusts are filled with a creamy, tangy filling topped with vibrant cherry pie and playful eyeball decorations. It’s both simple to make and delightfully eye-catching.

Ingredients

• 8 mini graham cracker pie crusts
• 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
• ½ cup lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 (21-ounce) can cherry pie filling
• Eyeball icing decorations (or candy eyeballs)

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
2. Step 2: Gradually add the sweetened condensed milk to the cream cheese, continuing to beat until well blended.
3. Step 3: Stir in the lemon juice and vanilla extract, mixing until fully incorporated.
4. Step 4: Spoon the cream cheese mixture into each mini graham cracker crust, filling them about halfway.
5. Step 5: Add a scoop of cherry pie filling on top of the cream cheese layer in each crust.
6. Step 6: Add another smaller spoonful of cream cheese mixture on top of the cherry filling. Lightly spread this layer to allow some of the red cherry filling to peek around the edges.
7. Step 7: Place one eyeball decoration in the center of each mini pie.
8. Step 8: Using a spoon, drizzle some of the remaining cherry pie glaze around the eyeballs to create red streaks for a spooky effect.
9. Step 9: Refrigerate the pies until the filling is firm, about 2 hours, before serving.

Tips & Variations

• For extra flavor, add a teaspoon of orange zest to the cream cheese mixture.
• Substitute raspberry pie filling for a different berry twist.
• If you can’t find mini graham cracker crusts, small tart shells or shallow cupcake liners work well.
• Use homemade cherry glaze by heating cherry juice with a little cornstarch if you want a fresher topping drizzle.

Storage

Store these mini pies covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. They are best eaten chilled. If needed, let the pies sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before serving to soften the filling slightly.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I make this pie ahead of time?

Yes, prepare the pies up to 24 hours in advance and keep them refrigerated until ready to serve. This gives the flavors time to meld and the filling to firm up nicely.

Are there any alternatives to the eyeball decorations?

If you don’t have candy eyeballs, you can make your own using white frosting dots with chocolate chips or edible markers to create eyes. Alternatively, use small round candies for a similar fun look.

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Cherry Cream Cheese Eyeball Pie is a spooky and delightful no-bake dessert perfect for Halloween parties. This recipe features mini graham cracker crusts filled with a smooth cream cheese and sweetened condensed milk mixture, topped with sweet cherry pie filling and decorated with candy eyeballs for a fun and creepy presentation.

• Author: Elena
• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 0 minutes
• Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
• Yield: 8 mini pies 1x
• Category: Dessert
• Method: No-Cook
• Cuisine: American
• Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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Crust

• 8 mini graham cracker pie crusts

Filling

• 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
• ½ cup lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Topping and Decoration

• 1 (21-ounce) can cherry pie filling
• Eyeball icing decorations or candy eyeballs

Instructions

1. Prepare the cream cheese mixture: In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Gradually add the sweetened condensed milk, continuing to beat the mixture until it is well blended and smooth. Then beat in the lemon juice and vanilla extract to combine all the flavors thoroughly.
2. Assemble the pies: Spoon the cream cheese mixture into each mini graham cracker crust, filling each about halfway. Next, add a scoop of the cherry pie filling on top of the cream cheese layer in each crust. Follow this by adding a smaller spoonful of the cream cheese mixture over the cherry filling, spreading it lightly so some of the red cherry pie filling remains visible around the edges for a striking effect.
3. Decorate with eyeballs: Place one candy eyeball or eyeball icing decoration on the center top of each mini pie. Using a spoon, drizzle some of the remaining cherry pie filling glaze around the eyeball to create the appearance of red streaks, enhancing the spooky look of the pies.
4. Chill until firm: Place the assembled pies in the refrigerator and chill them until the filling is firm, which typically takes about 2 hours. This chilling step helps the pies set and makes them easier to serve.

Notes

• Ensure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature for easier mixing and a smoother texture.
• If candy eyeballs or eyeball icing decorations are not available, small round white chocolates with black icing can be a creative substitute.
• This dessert is best served chilled, so prepare it a few hours before serving to allow adequate refrigeration time.
• Mini graham cracker crusts can be found in most grocery stores or substituted with homemade graham cracker crusts formed into small tart pans.
• Be careful not to over-spread the top cream cheese layer to keep the cherry filling visible for a more appealing presentation.

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