Description
Cherry Delight is a no-bake dessert featuring a buttery graham cracker crust, creamy cream cheese filling, and a sweet cherry topping. This easy-to-make, make-ahead treat is perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Graham cracker crumbs
Brown sugar
Butter, melted
Cream cheese, softened
Granulated sugar
Vanilla extract
Whipped topping, thawed
Cherry pie filling
Instructions
- Mix graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar, and melted butter in a medium bowl until crumbs are evenly coated.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a 13×9-inch baking dish. Freeze for 15 minutes to set.
- Using an electric mixer, combine cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Fold in thawed whipped topping and mix at low speed until combined.
- Spoon the cream cheese mixture over the graham cracker crust and spread evenly.
- Pour cherry pie filling over the cream cheese layer.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
For variation, use different pie fillings like blueberry, strawberry, or mixed berries.
Add crushed nuts to the crust for extra crunch or drizzle with melted chocolate for an indulgent touch.
Adding lemon zest to the cream cheese filling can provide a refreshing citrusy flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: undefined
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
