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Blend together the graham cracker crumbs, white sugar, and melted butter in a bowl. Press into a 9-inch pie dish, making sure to cover the sides too. Let it cool in the fridge for 15–20 minutes.
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In a mixing bowl, whip the cream cheese until smooth and lump-free. Add the powdered sugar and vanilla, then mix again until it’s all combined.
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Slowly mix in the whipped cream, making sure it’s fluffy. Stir in the mini chocolate chips and check for even distribution.
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Spread half the cream cheese mixture over the cooled crust. Add the cherry pie filling on top, saving a few cherries for fun decoration, if you’d like.
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Spoon on the last half of the cream cheese mix, leveling it gently over the cherries.
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Place the pie in the fridge for 3–4 hours, or until it’s firm and ready to eat.
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Add whipped cream on top if desired, with a sprinkle of mini chocolate chips and the extra cherries you saved earlier. Slice up and enjoy!