Cherry Delight: A Perfect Dessert for Every Occasion
A luscious no-bake dessert with a crunchy graham cracker crust, velvety cream cheese layer, and sweet cherry pie topping. Perfect for potlucks and summer gatherings!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes (including chilling)
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Crust:
- 2 cups (200g) graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
- For the Filling:
- 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 oz (227g) whipped topping (like Cool Whip), thawed
- For the Topping:
- 21 oz (595g) can cherry pie filling
Instructions
- Make the crust: Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Press firmly into a 9×13-inch pan. Chill for 15 minutes.
- Prepare filling: Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla, mixing well. Fold in whipped topping.
- Assemble: Spread filling evenly over chilled crust. Top with cherry pie filling.
- Chill: Refrigerate for at least 4 hours (preferably overnight) before serving.
- Serve: Cut into squares and enjoy chilled.
Notes
- For a neater cut, use a knife dipped in hot water.
- Substitute blueberry or strawberry pie filling for variation.
- Add 1/2 cup chopped nuts to the crust for extra crunch.
- Store covered in refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (1/12 of recipe)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Find it online: https://recipesfood.org/cherry-delight/