Taste of Home
Chocolate Cherry Torte
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. + chilling
YIELD: 12-16 servings.
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
Ingredients
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56 chocolate-covered graham cracker cookies, (about 1 pound) crushed
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1 cup butter, melted
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2 envelopes whipped topping mix (Dream Whip)
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1 cup cold milk
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
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2 cans (21 ounces each) cherry pie filling
Directions
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1.
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.
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2.
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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3.
Spread over crust; top with pie filling. Sprinkle with reserved cookies. Cover and refrigerate for 12-24 hours before serving.
Nutrition Facts
1 piece: 367 calories, 24g fat (15g saturated fat), 48mg cholesterol, 254mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (24g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
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