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Individual glass jars filled with layers of chocolate cake crumbs, cherry filling, and whipped cream
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Black Forest Dessert Cups

Prep Time20 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 415kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 cups chocolate cake crumbs
  • 1 can (15 oz) cherry pie filling
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream, chilled
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup dark chocolate shavings
  • 4 maraschino cherries for garnish

Instructions

  • In a chilled mixing bowl, beat heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
  • Distribute half of the chocolate cake crumbs evenly among four dessert glasses or jars.
  • Top the cake layer with two tablespoons of cherry pie filling in each glass.
  • Pipe or spoon a layer of the whipped cream over the cherries.
  • Repeat the layers by adding the remaining cake crumbs, followed by the remaining cherry filling.
  • Add a final layer of whipped cream to the top of each cup.
  • Garnish with dark chocolate shavings and a single cherry on top.
  • Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow layers to set.