How many servings does this recipe make?

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

What ingredients do I need for Cherry-Chocolate Layered Dessert?

You need 9 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pkg. (9 oz.) chocolate wafer cookies, finely crushed (about 2-1/4 cups crumbs), 1/2 cup butter, melted, 1-1/2 cups boiling water, 2 pkg. (3 oz. each) JELL-O Cherry Flavor Gelatin, and more.

Is Cherry-Chocolate Layered Dessert suitable as baking & desserts?

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

How do I store leftover Cherry-Chocolate Layered Dessert?

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 Layered Dessert Recipe

Name: Cherry-Chocolate Layered Dessert
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pkg. (9 oz.) chocolate wafer cookies, finely crushed (about 2-1/4 cups crumbs); 1/2 cup butter, melted; 1-1/2 cups boiling water; 2 pkg. (3 oz. each) JELL-O Cherry Flavor Gelatin; 1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened; 2-1/2 cups thawed COOL WHIP Whipped Topping, divided; 2 oz. (1/2 of 4-oz. pkg.) BAKER'S Semi-Sweet Chocolate, shaved into curls; 2-1/4 cups fresh dark sweet cherries, pitted; 1 tsp. powdered sugar

Cherry-Chocolate Layered Dessert – a delicious recipe with chocolate wafer cookies, butter, boiling water, Gelatin, PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, Topping. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.

Serves 4 Baking & Desserts

Servings: persons

1 pkg. (9 oz.) chocolate wafer cookies, finely crushed (about 2-1/4 cups crumbs)
1/2 cup butter, melted
1-1/2 cups boiling water
2 pkg. (3 oz. each) JELL-O Cherry Flavor Gelatin
1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
2-1/2 cups thawed COOL WHIP Whipped Topping, divided
2 oz. (1/2 of 4-oz. pkg.) BAKER'S Semi-Sweet Chocolate, shaved into curls
2-1/4 cups fresh dark sweet cherries, pitted
1 tsp. powdered sugar

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Servings
4 servings
Calories
951 kcal
Category
Baking & Desserts

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