Recipe

Step 1: Chop 9 squares of the chocolate, reserving 1 square chopped for garnish.

Chocolate Cream Cheese Mixture

Step 1: Melt the 8 squares of chocolate with the evaporated skim milk in double boiler, over gently simmering water. Stir to combine.

Step 2: Combine 1 package of spreadable cream cheese with 1/2 cup Splenda Granulated and 1 tsp vanilla extract in a separate mixing bowl.

Step 3: Pour the melted chocolate mixture into this cream cheese mixture. Combine thoroughly and set aside.

Whipped Cream/Cream Cheese Mixture

Step 1: Beat the 2nd package of cream cheese with 1/3 cup Splenda Granulated and 1-1/2 tsp vanilla extract in a separate bowl.

Step 2: Whip the whipping cream separately until stiff peaks form and then fold into the cream cheese mixture and set aside.

Assembly

Step 1: Assemble into eight 10 oz. ramekins or parfait glasses by dispersing in the following order: Chocolate cream cheese mixture; coffee dipped (brandy option) wafer cookies (3 per portion), 1/2 of the cherry pie filling, whipped cream/cream cheese mixture, the other 1/2 of the cherry pie filling.

Step 2: Top each dessert with the reserved chopped chocolate and a mint leaf. Serve immediately or chill and serve cold.