Description
Indulge in the decadent layers of chocolate and cherry with this delightful no-bake dessert. Creamy, sweet, and utterly irresistible, this Chocolate & Cherry Delight is a crowd-pleaser for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 1 package (9 oz) chocolate wafer cookies or chocolate graham crackers, crushed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
For the Filling:
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 container (8 oz) whipped topping
- 1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling
- 1 package (3.9 oz) instant chocolate pudding mix
- 1 1/2 cups cold milk
For Topping:
- Chocolate shavings or mini chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: Combine crushed chocolate wafers with melted butter. Press firmly into the bottom of a 9×13-inch dish to form a crust.
- Make the Cream Cheese Layer: Beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Fold in half of the whipped topping. Spread the mixture over the crust.
- Prepare the Chocolate Pudding: Whisk together chocolate pudding mix and cold milk until thickened. Spread the pudding over the cream cheese layer.
- Assemble the Dessert: Top with the remaining whipped topping, spreading gently. Spoon cherry pie filling over the top and spread evenly.
- Final Touches: Sprinkle with chocolate shavings or mini chocolate chips if desired. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until fully set.
Notes
- You can swap cherry pie filling for raspberry or strawberry for a flavor variation.
- Using a glass dish showcases the beautiful layers of this dessert, perfect for parties or gatherings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
