Description
Indulge in the perfect combination of rich chocolate, creamy cheesecake, and sweet cherries with this no-bake Chocolate & Cherry Delight. This dessert is a crowd-pleaser and ideal for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Crust:
- 1 cup crushed chocolate cookies
- 3 tablespoons melted butter
Cheesecake Layer:
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 (8 oz) tub whipped topping, thawed
Chocolate Pudding Layer:
- 1 (3.9 oz) package instant chocolate pudding mix
- 1 1/2 cups cold milk
- 1 (21 oz) can cherry pie filling
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: Combine crushed chocolate cookies and melted butter. Press into the bottom of an 8×8-inch dish.
- Make the Cheesecake Layer: Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Fold in half of the whipped topping and spread over the crust.
- Prepare the Chocolate Pudding Layer: Whisk together chocolate pudding mix and cold milk until thickened. Spread over the cream cheese layer.
- Assemble: Top with remaining whipped topping, cherry pie filling, and mini chocolate chips.
- Chill: Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute chocolate graham crackers or Oreo cookies for the crust.
- For a richer flavor, try using dark chocolate pudding.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
