Chocolate Cherry Dessert

This Chocolate Cherry Dessert is a classic no-bake delight that balances rich, creamy chocolate with the bright, tart sweetness of cherry pie filling. The base is made from crushed chocolate wafers mixed with melted butter, creating a crunchy yet crumbly crust that holds up beautifully to the soft layers above. The filling combines instant chocolate pudding, milk, and sour cream for a texture that is luxuriously smooth and slightly tangy. Topped with a generous layer of glossy cherry filling, this dessert offers a perfect contrast of flavors and textures in every bite. It is an ideal make-ahead treat for potlucks, family gatherings, or when you need a simple yet impressive dessert that requires no oven time.

Cuisine: Global

Courses: Desserts

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 1

Calories: 3549.0

Dietary: Gluten-free, Vegetarian

Description

This Chocolate Cherry Dessert is a classic no-bake delight that balances rich, creamy chocolate with the bright, tart sweetness of cherry pie filling. The base is made from crushed chocolate wafers mixed with melted butter, creating a crunchy yet crumbly crust that holds up beautifully to the soft layers above. The filling combines instant chocolate pudding, milk, and sour cream for a texture that is luxuriously smooth and slightly tangy. Topped with a generous layer of glossy cherry filling, this dessert offers a perfect contrast of flavors and textures in every bite. It is an ideal make-ahead treat for potlucks, family gatherings, or when you need a simple yet impressive dessert that requires no oven time.

Ingredients

26 ea Chocolate wafer cookies -- 1 package Instant chocolate pudding

Directions

1
Crush the chocolate wafer cookies into fine crumbs in a plastic bag or food processor.
2
In a medium bowl, mix the cookie crumbs with melted butter until the mixture resembles wet sand.
3
Press the mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom of an 8-inch square baking pan to form a crust.
4
Place the pan in the freezer for 10 minutes to chill and set the crust.
5
While the crust chills, combine the sour cream, instant chocolate pudding mix, and milk in a large mixing bowl.
6
Beat the mixture on low speed for 1 to 2 minutes until smooth and thickened.
7
Remove the crust from the freezer and spread the chocolate pudding mixture evenly over the top.
8
Spoon the cherry pie filling over the pudding layer, spreading it gently to cover the surface.
9
Cover the pan with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 1

Amount Per Serving
Calories 3549.0kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 195.0g300%
Saturated Fat 117.0g585%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 156.0mg7%
Total Carbohydrate 383.5g128%
Dietary Fiber 71.5g286%
Sugars 299.0g
Protein 32.5g65%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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