Chocolate Cherry Torte
Mom has made this sweet treat for years. Since she knows how much my sister and I like it, she's still happy to serve this torte when we're home for a meal. The chocolate-covered graham cracker crust and fluffy filling are extra-special.—Sue Gronholz, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin
12-16 ServingsPrep: 20 min. + chilling
Ingredients
- 56 chocolate-covered graham cracker cookies, (about 1 pound) crushed
- 1 cup butter, melted
- 2 envelopes whipped topping mix (Dream Whip)
- 1 cup cold milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
- 2 cans (21 ounces each) cherry pie filling
Directions
- Set aside 1/4 cup crushed cookies for topping. In a large bowl,
- combine remaining cookies and butter; spread into a 13-in. x 9-in.
- dish. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the whipped topping mixes, milk and vanilla;
- beat on low speed until blended. Beat on high for 4 minutes or until
- thickened and stiff peaks form. Add cream cheese; beat until smooth.
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- Spread over crust; top with pie filling. Sprinkle with reserved
- cookies. Cover and refrigerate for 12-24 hours before serving.
- Yield: 12-16 servings.
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 piece) equals 367 calories, 24 g fat (15 g saturated fat), 48 mg cholesterol, 254 mg sodium, 34 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 3 g protein.