BLACK FOREST DREAM DESSERT

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This rich, chilled dessert seems to hit the spot on a hot summer's day. The recipe makes a large dessert, but my family never complains if there happen to be leftovers!

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed, divided
1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling
1-1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
2-1/2 cups cold milk
2 packages (3.4 ounces each) instant vanilla pudding mix
Chocolate curls, optional

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 540 calories, Fat 30g fat (18g saturated fat), Cholesterol 48mg cholesterol, Sodium 293mg sodium, Carbohydrate 64g carbohydrate (47g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.