Directions:
Prepare the Pudding: In a medium bowl, whisk together the instant chocolate pudding mix and milk until smooth. Let it sit for a few minutes to thicken.
Layer the Oreos: Line the bottom of a 9×13 inch dish with a layer of Oreo cookies. You may need to break some cookies to fit them in the dish.
Add the Pudding Layer: Spread half of the thickened chocolate pudding over the Oreo layer.
Add the Whipped Topping Layer: Spread half of the Cool Whip over the pudding layer.
Add the Cherry Pie Filling: Spoon half of the cherry pie filling over the Cool Whip layer, spreading it out evenly.
Repeat the Layers: Repeat the layers by adding another layer of Oreos, the remaining chocolate pudding, more Cool Whip, and the rest of the cherry pie filling.
Chill the Cake: Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate the icebox cake for at least 4 hours, or overnight, to allow the cookies to soften and the flavors to meld.
Serve: Once chilled, cut into squares and serve. Enjoy your Black Forest Icebox Cake!
Variations & Tips:
Chocolate Graham Crackers: Replace the Oreos with chocolate graham crackers for a different texture and a less sweet base.
Fresh Cherries: Use fresh, pitted cherries mixed with a little sugar and lemon juice instead of cherry pie filling for a fresher, less sweet cherry layer.
Chocolate Chips: Sprinkle chocolate chips between the layers or on top of the cake for added chocolate flavor and texture.
Cream Cheese Layer: Mix cream cheese with powdered sugar and a little vanilla extract, then layer it in the cake for a creamy, tangy
addition.
Coffee or Kirsch: Brush the Oreo or graham cracker layers with a small amount of strong coffee or Kirsch (cherry brandy) to add depth to the flavor.
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