CLASSIC CHERRY DELIGHT
Classic Cherry Delight is a no-bake dessert featuring a buttery graham cracker crust, a creamy filling made with cream cheese and cool whip, and topped with sweet cherry pie filling. This delightful treat is perfect for any occasion and is sure to impress your guests.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 120 minutes
- Yield: 9 servings 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 7 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1 container cool whip (8 ounces)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1 can cherry pie filling (21 ounces)
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a medium bowl for 30 seconds in the microwave.
- Combine graham cracker crumbs and sugar with melted butter and mix well.
- Pat the crumb mixture into the bottom of a sprayed 8 x 8 baking dish and set aside.
- In a large bowl, mix cream cheese until smooth and free of lumps.
- Add powdered sugar and vanilla to the cream cheese and mix well.
- Incorporate cool whip into the mixture until combined, being careful not to overmix.
- Spread the filling evenly over the graham cracker crust.
- Spoon cherry pie filling over the top and spread evenly.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving, preferably overnight.
Nutrition
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg