Black Cherry Cloud Jell-O Dessert

Black Cherry Cloud Jell-O Dessert is light, creamy, and perfect for potlucks or holidays. Below is a detailed, step-by-step recipe, including pan shape and layering so it comes out picture-perfect.

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🍒 Black Cherry Cloud Jell-O Dessert

🕒 Time

• Prep: 20 minutes

• Chill: 3–4 hours

• Serves: 9–12

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🔺 Shape & Pan

• Shape: Rectangle

• Pan size: 23 × 33 cm (9 × 13 inch) glass or metal dish

• Layers:

  1. Crust

  2. Creamy “cloud” layer

  3. Black cherry Jell-O top

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🧾 Ingredients

🥧 Crust

• 200 g chocolate cookie crumbs (Oreo crumbs, no filling)

• 100 g unsalted butter, melted

👉 You can also use graham crackers if you prefer.

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☁️ Cloud Layer

• 225 g cream cheese, softened

• 120 g powdered sugar

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 250 ml whipped topping (or freshly whipped cream)

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🍒 Cherry Layer

• 1 box Black Cherry Jell-O (85 g / 3 oz)

• 240 ml boiling water

• 240 ml cold water

• 1 can (425 g / 15 oz) black cherries, drained (reserve juice if desired)

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🧑‍🍳 Step-by-Step Directions

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🥧 Crust

Step 1: Make the crust

1. Mix cookie crumbs with melted butter until evenly coated.

2. Press firmly into the bottom of the pan.

3. Chill in the fridge 15 minutes to set.

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☁️ Cloud Layer

Step 2: Beat cream cheese

1. In a bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth.

2. Add powdered sugar and vanilla.

3. Beat until fluffy.

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Step 3: Fold in whipped topping

1. Gently fold whipped topping into the cream cheese mixture.

2. Spread evenly over the chilled crust.

3. Chill 15–20 minutes so the layer firms up.

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🍒 Jell-O Layer

Step 4: Dissolve Jell-O

1. Pour boiling water over Jell-O powder.

2. Stir until completely dissolved (about 2 minutes).

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Step 5: Add cold water & cherries

1. Stir in cold water.

2. Let cool 10–15 minutes (important—must not be hot).

3. Gently stir in drained cherries.

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Step 6: Pour & chill

1. Slowly pour Jell-O mixture over the cloud layer.

2. Refrigerate 3–4 hours, until fully set.

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🍰 Serving & Shape Tips

• Cut into clean squares using a warm knife

• Wipe knife between cuts for sharp layers

• Serve chilled

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🌟 Variations

• Extra cloud: Add a second cream layer in the middle

• Lighter: Use sugar-free Jell-O and light cream cheese

• No-bake crust: Graham cracker or vanilla wafer crust

• Fancy: Top with shaved chocolate or whipped cream swirls