Description
Delightful classic cherry delight recipe combines sweet cherries with creamy layers of smooth goodness. Dessert lovers will savor each bite of this nostalgic treat that promises comfort and pure satisfaction.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 2 packages (16 ounces/454 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1 can (21 ounces/595 grams) cherry pie filling
Sweeteners and Flavoring:
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup (50 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (120 grams) powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping:
- 1 tub (8 ounces/227 grams) Cool Whip, thawed
Instructions
- Crush graham crackers into fine crumbs and blend thoroughly with melted butter and sugar until the mixture resembles wet sand.
- Firmly pack the crumb mixture into the bottom of a chilled baking dish, creating an even, compact base layer.
- Using an electric mixer, whip cream cheese until completely smooth and free of lumps.
- Incorporate powdered sugar and vanilla extract into the cream cheese, blending until the mixture becomes silky and uniform.
- Gently fold whipped topping into the cream cheese mixture, creating a light and airy filling with consistent texture.
- Carefully spread the cream cheese mixture across the graham cracker crust, ensuring an even, smooth surface.
- Delicately distribute cherry pie filling over the cream cheese layer, covering the entire surface with vibrant red cherries.
- Chill the dessert in the refrigerator for 2-3 hours, allowing the layers to set and flavors to meld together before serving.
Notes
- Customize the graham cracker crust by swapping in gluten-free graham crackers for a celiac-friendly version.
- Experiment with different fruit fillings like blueberry or strawberry to create unique flavor variations.
- Reduce sugar content by using low-fat cream cheese and sugar-free whipped topping for a lighter dessert option.
- Enhance presentation by adding fresh cherries or mint leaves as a garnish just before serving to elevate the visual appeal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 316
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 172 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 52 mg