Description
A stunning no-bake dessert featuring layers of chocolate cookies, rich whipped cream, and cherry filling that transforms into an elegant cake overnight.
Ingredients
- Chocolate wafer cookies – 2 packages (9 ounces each)
- Heavy whipping cream – 3 cups
- Powdered sugar – 1/2 cup
- Vanilla extract – 2 teaspoons
- Cherry pie filling – 1 can (21 ounces)
- Cocoa powder – 2 tablespoons
- Cream cheese, softened – 8 ounces
- Dark chocolate shavings – 1/4 cup
- Maraschino cherries – 12 whole cherries
Instructions
- 1. Chill your mixing bowl and beaters in the freezer for 15 minutes. Beat the cream cheese until smooth and set aside.
- 2. Pour heavy whipping cream into the chilled bowl and beat on high speed until soft peaks form. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, continuing to beat until stiff peaks form.
- 3. Gently fold the softened cream cheese into the whipped cream until fully incorporated and smooth.
- 4. Spread a thin layer of whipped cream mixture on the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- 5. Arrange a single layer of chocolate wafer cookies over the cream, breaking cookies as needed to fill gaps completely.
- 6. Spread a generous layer of whipped cream mixture over the cookies, followed by dollops of cherry pie filling spread evenly.
- 7. Repeat layering with cookies, whipped cream, and cherry filling until all ingredients are used, ending with a smooth layer of whipped cream on top.
- 8. Using a piping bag or spoon, create decorative swirls on the top layer. Dust with cocoa powder using a fine-mesh sieve.
- 9. Garnish with chocolate shavings and maraschino cherries arranged decoratively across the top.
- 10. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight to allow cookies to soften.
- 11. Slice with a hot, clean knife and serve chilled.
Notes
This cake stores well covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Can be frozen for up to 2 months without final garnishes. Add chocolate shavings and cherries just before serving for best presentation. For easier cutting, dip knife in hot water and wipe clean between slices.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 24g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g