Indulge in Cherry Chocolate Dessert Layers (Print version)
A chilled cherry chocolate layered dessert with an Oreo crust, creamy chocolate cheesecake, cherry filling, and whipped topping.
# Ingredients:
For the crust
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1 package (14.3 oz / 405 g) chocolate sandwich cookies
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6 tablespoons (85 g) salted butter, melted
For the chocolate layer
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16 oz (450 g) cream cheese, softened
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1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar
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1/4 cup (25 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/2 cup (120 ml) half-and-half
For the cherry and topping layers
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2 cans (21 oz / 595 g each) cherry pie filling
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1 tub (16 oz / 450 g) frozen whipped topping, thawed
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1/3 cup chocolate shavings or mini chocolate chips
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16 maraschino cherries or fresh cherries, patted dry
# Instructions:
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Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish. Set aside enough space in the refrigerator for the pan.
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Pulse the chocolate sandwich cookies into fine crumbs. Mix with melted butter, then press firmly and evenly into the bottom of the dish. Chill for 15 minutes.
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Beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and vanilla, then beat again. Slowly mix in the half-and-half until the filling is fluffy and spreadable.
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Spoon the chocolate filling over the chilled crust in small mounds. Spread gently into an even layer without pulling up the crumbs.
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Spoon the cherry pie filling over the chocolate layer. Spread lightly with a spatula, keeping the layer even.
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Spread the thawed whipped topping over the cherries. Sprinkle with chocolate shavings, cover, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
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Add cherries to the top just before serving. Slice into 16 squares with a clean sharp knife.
# Good to know:
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Chill at least 4 hours for clean slices.
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Serve cold from the refrigerator.
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Freeze for 20-30 minutes before slicing if you want extra-neat squares.