Black Forest Dream Dessert

This a very rich dessert, really works well on hot summer days. It makes a large amount, but leftovers never seem to be a problem! LOL Time does not include chilling.

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 12

Ingredients

• 1  cup all-purpose flour
• 2  tablespoons sugar
• 1⁄2 cup  cold butter
• 1⁄2 cup flaked coconut
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped walnuts, toasted
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1  cup confectioners' sugar
• 1 (8 ounce) carton Cool Whip, thawed and divided
• 1 (21 ounce) can cherry pie filling
• 1 1⁄2 cups  semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 2 1⁄2 cups  cold milk
• 2 (3 1/2ounce) packages instant vanilla pudding
•  chocolate curls (optional)

Directions

1. In a bowl, combine flour and sugar; cut in butter until crumbly. Stir in coconut and walnuts. Press into an ungreased 9x13 baking dish. Bake at 350 for 15-18 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack.
2. In a small mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Add confectioner's sugar; beat until smooth. Fold in 1 cup of the cool whip. Spread over crust. Top with pie filling; cover and chill.
3. In a microwave safe bowl, melt chocolate chips; stir until smooth. In a large bowl, whisk milk and pudding mixes for 2 minutes or until soft set. Whisk a small amount of pudding into melted chocolate. Return all to the pudding, whisking constantly. Pour over cherry filling. Chill for 2 hours or until set.
4. Just before serving, spread remaining cool whip over dessert. Garnish with chocolate curls if desired.