Chocolate Cherry Pops

• 3 1/2 ounces instant chocolate pudding mix
• 3 cups whole milk, plus 1/4 cup
• 1/3 cup dark chocolate chips, chopped
• 1 cup frozen Cool Whip Topping, thawed
• 1/3 cup cherry preserves
• chocolate shavings (for garnish)
• fresh cherries (for garnish)

1. In a large bowl, whisk together the pudding mix and 3 cups milk until smooth and well combined. Stir in the chopped chocolate. In another medium bowl, whisk to combine Cool Whip with 1/4 cup milk. In another small bowl, whisk to combine cherry preserves and 2 tablespoons water.
2. Spoon a tablespoon of the pudding into each popsicle mold and top with a spoonful of whipped topping. Pour the pudding mixture halfway up the molds and add a spoonful of preserves. Top off each with remaining pudding, insert popsicle sticks and freeze until firm, at least 6 hours or overnight.
3. Unmold and garnish with shaved chocolate and fresh cherries.

chocolate pudding, milk, chocolate chips, cherry preserves, chocolate shavings, fresh cherries

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/chocolate-cherry-pops-536927 (may not work)