Description
Indulge in the luscious sweetness of this Classic Cherry Delight, a delightful no-bake dessert featuring a creamy cherry filling atop a buttery graham cracker crust.
Ingredients
Scale
Graham Cracker Crust:
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
Cream Cheese Filling:
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 container (8 oz) whipped topping, thawed
Topping:
- 1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling
Instructions
- Graham Cracker Crust: In a medium bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Press into a 9×9-inch pan.
- Cream Cheese Filling: Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar, beat until fluffy. Fold in whipped topping until smooth.
- Assembly: Spread cream cheese mixture over crust. Spoon cherry pie filling on top and spread evenly.
- Chill: Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
Notes
- For a firmer crust, bake at 350°F for 8 minutes before adding the filling.
- Light or low-fat cream cheese and whipped topping can be used for a lighter version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes (optional 8-minute bake for crust)
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
