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black forrest dream dessert

(3 ratings)
Recipe by
Cassie *
Somewhere, PA

Another delicious dessert from Taste of Home June/July 2007 issue. I am making this for Valentines Day, as I do every year. My family loves it.

(3 ratings)
yield 12 serving(s)
prep time 45 Min

Ingredients For black forrest dream dessert

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

How To Make black forrest dream dessert

  • 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 confectioners’ 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. Enjoy!

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