Description
Indulge in the creamy and luscious Classic Cherry Delight, a no-bake dessert that’s perfect for any occasion. With a buttery graham cracker crust, a velvety cream cheese layer, and a topping of sweet cherry pie filling, this treat is sure to delight your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
Graham Cracker Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
Creamy Filling:
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 container (8 ounces) whipped topping, thawed
Topping:
- 1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling
Instructions
- Graham Cracker Crust: In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Press mixture into a 9×9-inch baking dish.
- Creamy Filling: Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla; beat until creamy. Fold in whipped topping.
- Assembly: Spread cream cheese mixture over crust. Top with cherry pie filling.
- Chill: Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight. Slice and serve chilled.
Notes
- For added crunch, consider adding chopped pecans or walnuts to the graham cracker crust.
- This dessert can be prepared a day in advance and stored covered in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg