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

balqees
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This recipe looks amazing! I can't wait to try it.


Arslan
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I'm not sure if I have all of the ingredients for this recipe, but I'm going to see what I can find.


Muhammad Qasam
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This recipe seems a bit complicated, but I'm up for the challenge. I love making layered desserts.


Lizie Brewer
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I'm not a big fan of cherries, but I'm willing to give this recipe a try. It sounds really unique.


Ruksana Akter
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This recipe sounds delicious! I can't wait to try it.


Chitral Bikers Club 90
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I'm definitely going to try making this dessert for my next dinner party. It's sure to impress my guests.


Teggie Padayachee
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I love that this recipe uses fresh cherries. It gives the dessert a really bright and summery flavor.


Alana Ludy
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This layered dessert was so impressive! It looked and tasted like it came from a professional bakery.


Kymani Norman
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Maria Mohamed
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my dessert didn't turn out as well as I hoped. The cheesecake was too dense and the mousse was too runny.


Julius Bazibu
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This dessert was a bit time-consuming to make, but it was definitely worth it. It's perfect for a special occasion.


Tristan Bass
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The mousse was a bit runny, but the rest of the dessert was perfect. I think I'll try chilling the mousse for longer next time.


Candace Reddick
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This dessert was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good. I think I'll try making it again with less sugar next time.


Bright Akena
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I'm not much of a baker, but this recipe was simple enough even for me to follow. The dessert turned out great and I'll definitely be making it again.


Caley Tyson
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This recipe was easy to follow and the dessert turned out beautifully. It was a big hit with my family and friends.


som boy
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This dessert was absolutely delicious! I loved the combination of cherry and chocolate, and the mousse was so light and fluffy.


Suahil Acharya
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I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a huge fan of cherries, but I'm so glad I did! The cherry flavor was subtle and perfectly balanced by the chocolate.


lil yadi
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This layered dessert was a huge hit at my party! The cherry and chocolate flavors were the perfect combination, and the different textures of the cheesecake, mousse, and chocolate ganache made it really special.