Description
Classic Cherry Delight is a delicious no-bake dessert featuring a creamy layer atop a graham cracker crust, topped with cherry pie filling.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 (8 oz) container whipped topping (like Cool Whip)
- 1 (21 oz) can cherry pie filling
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Mix until evenly moistened.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9×13-inch dish. Chill in the refrigerator.
- In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth.
- Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Beat until fully incorporated.
- Gently fold in whipped topping until light and fluffy.
- Spread cream cheese mixture evenly over the chilled crust.
- Spoon cherry pie filling evenly over the top.
- Chill for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
Notes
- For best results, use full-fat cream cheese.
- Let the dessert chill overnight for better flavor.
- Garnish with additional whipped topping before serving if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg