Description
Classic Cherry Delight is a simple no-bake dessert featuring a graham cracker crust, a creamy filling, and a delicious cherry topping.
Ingredients
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup whipped topping (like Cool Whip)
- 1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Mix until well combined.
- Press the graham cracker mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish to form a crust. Bake for 10 minutes, then remove from the oven and let cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Fold in the whipped topping and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cooled graham cracker crust.
- Spoon the cherry pie filling over the cream cheese layer, spreading it gently to cover.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving to allow the layers to set.
Notes
- For a chocolate twist, substitute half of the graham cracker crumbs with chocolate cookie crumbs.
- For added texture, sprinkle chopped nuts over the cherry filling before refrigerating.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg