Chocolate-Cherry Icebox Cake

Directions

1. 1
   For the icebox cake: In a large bowl, using an electric mixer on high speed, beat together the cream, sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form.
2. 2
   Transfer to a large resealable freezer bag or a pastry bag fitted with a large round tip.
3. 3
   (If using a freezer bag, snip off a corner when ready to pipe.)
4. 4
   Arrange an even layer of cookies in a 9-inch springform pan (or on a large flat plate).
5. 5
   Spread the cookies with a 1/4-inch layer of whipped cream, leaving a narrow border at the edges.
6. 6
   Repeat with the remaining cookies and cream; there should be 7 to 8 cookie layers total.
7. 7
   End with a layer of whipped cream and then pipe cream on top in concentric circles to simulate a bumpy cake.
8. 8
   Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
9. 9
   For the cherry sauce: Bring the cherries, sugar and 2/3 cup water to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring often.
10. 10
    Stir together the cornstarch and 1/4 cup water in a small bowl until smooth.
11. 11
    Stir the cornstarch slurry into the boiling cherry mixture.
12. 12
    Return to a boil and cook until thickened, stirring constantly, about 1 minute.
13. 13
    Remove from the heat and stir in the lemon juice.
14. 14
    Puree in a blender or with an immersion blender.
15. 15
    To serve, dust the top of the icebox cake with cocoa powder and drizzle with cherry sauce.