BLACK FOREST DREAM DESSERT

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This rich, chilled dessert hits the spot on a hot summer's day. The recipe makes a large dessert, but don't expect any leftovers!

Provided by Lori Brown

Categories     Fruit Desserts

Time 2h30m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 c all purpose flour
2 Tbsp sugar
1/2 c cold butter
1/2 c flaked coconut
1/2 c chopped walnuts, toasted
1 8 oz. cream cheese, softened
1 c confectioners' sugar
1 8 oz. container of frozen whipped topping, thawed, divided
1 can(s) cherry pie filling (21 oz.)
1 1/2 c semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 1/2 c cold milk
2 pkg instant vanilla pudding (3.4 oz each)
chocolate curls, optional

Steps:

  • 1. In a bowl, combine flour and sugar; cut in butter until crumbly. Stir in coconut and walnuts. Press into an ungreased 13 x 9 x 2 in baking dish. Bake at 350 degrees for 15-18 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on wire rack.
  • 2. In a small mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Add confectioner's sugar; beat until smooth. Fold in 1 cup whipped topping. Spread over crust. Top with pie filling; cover and chill.
  • 3. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips; stir until smooth. In a large bowl, whisk milk and pudding mixes for 2 minutes or until soft-set. Whisk a small amount of pudding into melted chocolate. Return all to the pudding, whisk constantly. Pour over cherry fillig. Chill for 2 hours or until set.
  • 4. Just before serving, spread remaining whipped topping over dessert. Garnish with chocolate curls if desired.

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