Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of this Classic Cherry Delight Recipe. A luscious no-bake dessert featuring a creamy cherry filling atop a buttery graham cracker crust.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
For the Filling:
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 (8 oz) tub whipped topping (like Cool Whip)
- 1 (21 oz) can cherry pie filling
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: In a medium bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Press into a 9×9-inch baking dish.
- Make the Filling: Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla. Fold in whipped topping.
- Assemble: Spread cream cheese mixture over crust. Top with cherry pie filling.
- Chill: Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute homemade whipped cream for Cool Whip if preferred.
- For a firmer crust, bake it at 350°F for 8 minutes, then cool before adding the filling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
