Faux White Chocolate Mousse with Port Cherry Sauce

For the Mousse:

8 oz. frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 pkg. white chocolate flavored instant pudding
1 3/4 c. skim milk

For the Sauce:

2 c. quartered bing cherries, pitted

8 oz. cherry preserves

1/3 c. ruby port

In a large bowl, combine all of the ingredients for the mousse and mix on the medium speed of a mixer for 2 minutes or until the mixture is smooth.

In another bowl, combine all of the ingredients for the sauce. Stir until well-combined.

In large beverage glasses or parfait glasses, layer the ingredients, beginning and ending with the mousse. If desired, top each with an unpitted bing cherry. Chill until ready to serve. Do not assemble more than one hour before serving. The mousse and sauce can be made separately and refrigerated for up to three days before assembling.

Yields: 4 servings
Preparation Time: 10 minutes

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