Cherry Chocolate Dessert Recipe

Name: Cherry Chocolate Dessert
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 layer (8-inch or 9-inch) chocolate cake; 3/4 c. granulated sugar, divided; 3 Tbsp. cornstarch; 1/4 tsp. salt; 1/2 tsp. lemon juice; 1/4 tsp. almond extract; 1 (16 oz.) can sour pitted cherries and juice; 1 to 2 c. whipping cream; 1 to 2 Tbsp. sugar; 1/2 to 1 tsp. vanilla

Servings: persons

1 layer (8-inch or 9-inch) chocolate cake
3/4 c. granulated sugar, divided
3 Tbsp. cornstarch
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. lemon juice
1/4 tsp. almond extract
1 (16 oz.) can sour pitted cherries and juice
1 to 2 c. whipping cream
1 to 2 Tbsp. sugar
1/2 to 1 tsp. vanilla

1
Have cake layer ready.
2
Spread with thin coat of margarine. Simmer cherries, 3/4 cup juice and lemon juice (add water, if needed).
3
Add 1/2 cup sugar and stir for 5 minutes.
4
Mix remaining sugar, cornstarch and salt.
5
Add to boiling fruit.
6
Stir until smooth and thickened.
7
Simmer 5 minutes longer, stirring occasionally.
8
Remove from heat.
9
Add 1 teaspoon margarine.
10
Stir in almond extract.
11
Cool to room temperature, then cool in refrigerator.
12
When cool, spread on cake, just on top.
13
(Use deep dish pie plate, etc.)
14
Whip cream with sugar and vanilla.
15
Spread on top of cherries.
16
Decorate with chocolate shavings.

575

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 layer (8-inch or 9-inch) chocolate cake, 3/4 c. granulated sugar, divided, 3 Tbsp. cornstarch, 1/4 tsp. salt, and more.

Yes, Cherry Chocolate Dessert falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Cherry Chocolate Dessert

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