Description
Classic Cherry Delight is a no-bake dessert that’s perfect for any occasion. With three simple layers—a graham cracker crust, a creamy cheesecake filling, and a sweet cherry topping—it’s easy to prepare and sure to impress your guests. Ideal for holidays, potlucks, or family dinners, this dessert is both refreshing and indulgent.
Ingredients
Scale
- Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1/4 cup sugar
- Filling:
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 oz Cool Whip (or whipped cream)
- Topping:
- 1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling (or homemade)
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: Mix the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar in a bowl. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish to form the crust.
- Make the Filling: Beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth and creamy. Gently fold in the Cool Whip (or whipped cream) until fully incorporated.
- Assemble the Dessert: Spread the cream cheese filling evenly over the graham cracker crust.
- Top with Cherry Pie Filling: Spoon the cherry pie filling over the cheesecake layer.
- Chill: Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or ideally overnight, to let the flavors meld and set.
Notes
- For a more festive version, you can add chopped nuts to the crust or use a different pie filling (e.g., strawberry or blueberry).
- You can substitute homemade whipped cream for Cool Whip to make it even creamier.
- This dessert can be made the day before your event and stored in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg