Black Forest Dream Dessert |
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Prep Time: 45 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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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! Ingredients:
1 cup king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
2 tablespoons sugar |
1/2 cup cold butter, cubed |
1/2 cup flaked 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 |
Directions:
1. 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.
2. In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and confectionersâ sugar until smooth. Fold in 1 cup whipped topping. Spread over crust. Top with pie filling; cover and chill.
3. 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.
4. Just before serving, spread remaining whipped topping over dessert. Garnish with chocolate curls if desired. Yield: 12 servings.
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