A no-bake halal adaption of classic Black Forest cake using Oreo cookies, cherry pie filling, cream cheese, and whipped topping. The layers of cookies, tart cherries, and a sweet cream mixture make this cake a crowd-pleasing, elegant treat with minimal effort.
16 ounces (2 8-ounce containers) whipped topping, thawed and divided into 3 cups, ¼ cup, and remainder
50 chocolate Oreo cookies (family-size package recommended)
⅔ cup whole milk
42 ounces (2 21-ounce cans) cherry pie filling, divided into 1¼ cups and remainder
8 ounces softened cream cheese
5 tablespoons granulated sugar
½ teaspoon pure almond extract
¼ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Line a 9×9-inch baking dish
Spread ¼ cup of thawed whipped topping into the bottom
Dip half the chocolate Oreos, one at a time, in whole milk to soften edges
Arrange dipped cookies flat in the baking dish
In a stand mixer or medium bowl, beat cream cheese, granulated sugar, almond extract, and vanilla extract for 1½–2 minutes until smooth
Fold in 1¼ cups cherry pie filling, then 3 cups of thawed whipped topping
Set aside half the mixture
Spread half the cream cheese mixture over the Oreo layer
Repeat the milk-dipped Oreo layer and remaining cream cheese mixture
Evenly spread the remaining ¼ cup whipped topping over the cream cheese layer
Cover and chill at least 6 hours or overnight
Before serving, spread remaining cherry pie filling over the whipped topping
Slice into 12 squares (4×3) and serve
Use halal-certified ingredients where applicable (e.g., non-alcohol-based extracts)
For best results, ensure the whipped topping is well-thawed before layering. If too stiff, gently warm it
Store refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 5 days
Substitute Oreo cookies with halal-certified alternatives
Add a dollop of extra whipped topping or fresh cherries for garnish before serving
Find it online: https://yumandrun.com/black-forest-icebox-cake-halal-dessert/