Black Forest Dessert Cups – Simple, Chocolatey & Crowd-Friendly
Mini Black Forest Dessert Cups are no-bake layered treats with crushed cookies, cherries, and whipped cream. Elegant, quick to make, and perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Chill Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 6–8 mini cups 1x
Ingredients
Scale
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1½ cups crushed chocolate cookies or brownie crumbs
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2 cups cherry pie filling or homemade cherry compote
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1 cup whipped cream or topping
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Optional: chocolate shavings, kirsch, fresh cherries for garnish
Instructions
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Prepare 6–8 small dessert cups or jars.
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Spoon cookie crumbs into the base of each cup.
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Add a layer of cherry filling, then whipped cream.
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Repeat layers. Top with cream and chocolate shavings.
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Chill for 1 hour before serving.
Notes
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Use vegan or gluten-free alternatives as needed.
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Optional: Add 1 tsp kirsch to cherry layer for adult version.
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Best enjoyed within 24 hours of assembling.