15-Minute Black Forest Dessert Cups – Irresistible & Easy!
Easy party-perfect treats packed with bold chocolate-cherry flavor!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6–8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: German
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 box chocolate cake mix (plus ingredients listed on box)
- 1 can cherry pie filling
- 1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Chocolate shavings or crushed cookies (for garnish)
- Maraschino cherries (with stems, for topping)
- Small plastic or glass cups for serving (6–8 count)
Instructions
- Bake the Chocolate Cake: Prepare and bake cake mix according to package instructions. Let cool completely. Crumble into chunks.
- Whip the Cream: Beat heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
- Layer the Cups: Start with a layer of crumbled chocolate cake, then spoon in cherry pie filling, followed by whipped cream. Repeat if your cups are tall.
- Top with Garnish: Sprinkle chocolate shavings or crushed cookies over the whipped cream, then crown each cup with a maraschino cherry.
- Chill & Serve: Chill at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Perfect for holiday tables, bridal showers, or anytime sweet tooth strikes.
- No-bake and easy to assemble.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Find it online: https://www.homeydishes.com/black-forest-dessert-cups-recipe/