How to Make Cherry-Chocolate Layered Dessert - A Step-by-Step Guide

Indulge your sweet tooth with the decadent and delicious Cherry-Chocolate Layered Dessert. This stunning dessert is perfect for any occasion, whether you're entertaining guests or simply treating yourself to a delightful sweet treat. The combination of rich, creamy chocolate and tart cherries creates a flavor profile that will leave your taste buds singing. With its beautiful layers and luscious textures, this dessert is sure to impress and delight all who have the pleasure of enjoying it.

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Ingredients

  • 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

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Additional Time: 2 hrs 30 mins
  • Total Time: 3 hrs
  • Servings: 16
  • Yield: 16 servings

  • 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

    261 cal.

    • Total Fat: 15g
    • Saturated Fat: 9g
    • Cholesterol: 31mg
    • Sodium: 238mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 30g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 20g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 11mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 81mg