black forest dream dessert

(2 ratings)
Recipe by
Lori Brown
Murfreesboro, TN

This rich, chilled dessert hits the spot on a hot summer's day. The recipe makes a large dessert, but don't expect any leftovers!

(2 ratings)
yield 12 serving(s)
prep time 30 Min
cook time 2 Hr

Ingredients For black forest dream dessert

  • 1 c
    all purpose flour
  • 2 Tbsp
    sugar
  • 1/2 c
    cold butter
  • 1/2 c
    flaked coconut
  • 1/2 c
    chopped walnuts, toasted
  • 1
    8 oz. cream cheese, softened
  • 1 c
    confectioners' sugar
  • 1
    8 oz. container of frozen whipped topping, thawed, divided
  • 1 can
    cherry pie filling (21 oz.)
  • 1 1/2 c
    semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 2 1/2 c
    cold milk
  • 2 pkg
    instant vanilla pudding (3.4 oz each)
  • chocolate curls, optional

How To Make black forest dream dessert

  • 1
    In a bowl, combine flour and sugar; cut in butter until crumbly. Stir in coconut and walnuts. Press into an ungreased 13 x 9 x 2 in baking dish. Bake at 350 degrees for 15-18 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on wire rack.
  • 2
    In a small mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Add confectioner's sugar; beat until smooth. Fold in 1 cup whipped topping. Spread over crust. Top with pie filling; cover and chill.
  • 3
    In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips; stir until smooth. In a large bowl, whisk milk and pudding mixes for 2 minutes or until soft-set. Whisk a small amount of pudding into melted chocolate. Return all to the pudding, whisk constantly. Pour over cherry fillig. Chill for 2 hours or until set.
  • 4
    Just before serving, spread remaining whipped topping over dessert. Garnish with chocolate curls if desired.

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