CHERRY-CHOCOLATE LAYERED DESSERT

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This easy layered dessert is a scrumptious twist on Black Forest cake--made with a chocolate wafer cookie crust and topped with dark sweet cherries.

Provided by Kraft

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Kraft Desserts

Time 3h

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (9 ounce) package chocolate wafer cookies, finely crushed
½ cup butter, melted
1 ½ cups boiling water
2 (3 ounce) packages JELL-O Cherry Flavor Gelatin
1 (8 ounce) package PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
2 ½ cups thawed COOL WHIP Whipped Topping, divided
2 ounces BAKER'S Semi-Sweet Chocolate, shaved into curls
2 ¼ cups fresh dark sweet cherries, pitted
1 teaspoon powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Mix cookie crumbs and butter; press onto bottom of 13x9-inch pan. Bake 12 to 15 min. or until firm. Cool.
  • Meanwhile, add boiling water to gelatin mixes in small bowl; stir 2 min. until completely dissolved. Whisk cream cheese in large bowl until blended. Gradually whisk in gelatin. Refrigerate 30 min. or until chilled.
  • Whisk 1 cup COOL WHIP into gelatin mixture; pour over crust. Refrigerate 2 hours or until firm.
  • Spread remaining COOL WHIP over dessert; top with chocolate curls and cherries. Garnish with sifted powdered sugar just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 261.1 calories, Carbohydrate 29.6 g, Cholesterol 31.4 mg, Fat 15.1 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 8.9 g, Sodium 238.3 mg, Sugar 19.7 g

Brian Bahr
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I had some trouble finding all of the ingredients for this recipe. I had to substitute a few things.


Kerri Dawson
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This dessert is a bit too sweet for my taste. I would reduce the amount of sugar next time.


Monkey Jamil
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I'm not a big fan of chocolate, but I loved this dessert. The cherry flavor really shines through.


Trinidad De La Torre
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I made a few substitutions to the recipe and the dessert still turned out great. It's a very versatile recipe.


Kamran Ayaz
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This dessert is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The flavors are amazing.


Penny Maria
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dessert turned out perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe.


Wade SwiftBird
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This dessert is so decadent. It's perfect for a special occasion.


Edris Shamal
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The texture of this dessert is amazing. The chocolate is rich and creamy, and the cherries add a bit of tartness.


Jahavv Hajsshbs
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I love how easy this dessert is to make. It's perfect for busy weeknights.


Bibek Barman
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This dessert is absolutely stunning. It's sure to impress your guests.


Adriana Nunez
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I've made this dessert several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's perfect for any occasion.


Naftali gill
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This is one of the most delicious desserts I've ever had. The combination of chocolate and cherries is heavenly.


Rimi Sangma
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I made this dessert for my family and they loved it! The chocolate and cherry flavors were a perfect combination.


kayizi Ismail
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The recipe was easy to follow and the dessert turned out beautifully. The layers were distinct and the flavors were balanced perfectly.


Sukumar Boyddo
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This cherry chocolate layered dessert was a hit at my party! Everyone raved about how delicious it was.