BLACK FORREST DREAM DESSERT

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Provided by Cassie * @1lovetocook1x

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup(s) all-purpose flour
2 tablespoon(s) sugar
1/2 cup(s) cold butter, cubed
1 cup(s) flaked coconut
1/2 cup(s) chopped walnuts, toasted
1 - package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 cup(s) confectioners' sugar
1 - carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed, divided
1 can(s) (21 ounces) cherry pie filling
1 1/2 cup(s) semisweet chocolate chips
2 1/2 cup(s) cold milk
2 package(s) (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. Enjoy!