Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup of canned or fresh cherries, drained
- 1 cup of chocolate cake or brownie chunks
- 1 cup of sweetened whipped cream or whipped topping
- 2 tablespoons of cherry liqueur (optional)
- Dark chocolate shavings or chocolate chips
- Maraschino cherries for garnish
- Cookie crumbs or graham cracker crumbs (optional)
Instructions
- Drain the cherries and toss with cherry liqueur if desired. Set aside.
- Layer chopped chocolate cake or brownie pieces at the bottom of each dessert cup using a spoon or piping bag.
- Top the chocolate layer with prepared cherries, drizzling with optional cherry liqueur for added flavor.
- Whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form and gently layer or pipe over the cherries.
- Scatter dark chocolate shavings and chocolate chips on top, then garnish with a maraschino cherry.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a splash of cherry liqueur to the whipped cream or cherries.
- Use gluten-free brownie or cake options if needed for dietary restrictions.
- Assemble the cups 1-2 hours in advance for maximum freshness.
- Decorate with additional cherries or mint for presentation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake, Layered
- Cuisine: European
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini cup
- Calories: 250 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 35 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg