CHOCOLATE CHERRY TORTE

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Mom has made this sweet treat for years. Since she knows how much my sister and I like it, she's still happy to serve this torte when we're home for a meal. The chocolate-covered graham cracker crust and fluffy filling are extra-special.-Sue Gronholz, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 12-16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

56 chocolate-covered graham cracker cookies, (about 1 pound) crushed
1 cup butter, melted
2 envelopes whipped topping mix (Dream Whip)
1 cup cold milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
2 cans (21 ounces each) cherry pie filling

Steps:

Set aside 1/4 cup crushed cookies for topping. In a large bowl, combine remaining cookies and butter; spread into a 13-in. x 9-in. dish. Set aside. , In a large bowl, combine the whipped topping mixes, milk and vanilla; beat on low speed until blended. Beat on high for 4 minutes or until thickened and stiff peaks form. Add cream cheese; beat until smooth. , Spread over crust; top with pie filling. Sprinkle with reserved cookies. Cover and refrigerate for 12-24 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 367 calories, Fat 24g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 48mg cholesterol, Sodium 254mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.