Description
Sweet cherry goodness shines in this classic cherry delight recipe, promising a nostalgic dessert that delights taste buds. Creamy layers and fruity essence combine to create a simple yet irresistible treat you won’t be able to resist.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling
- 1 (8 ounces) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 (8 ounces) container whipped topping (or 1 cup heavy cream, whipped)
Crust Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
Sweetening Ingredients:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Craft a sturdy foundation by blending graham cracker crumbs with sugar and melted butter, then firmly compress the mixture into the base of a rectangular baking dish.
- Whip cream cheese with powdered sugar until achieving a silky, uniform consistency, then gently incorporate whipped topping to create a light, airy filling.
- Carefully distribute the cream cheese mixture across the graham cracker base, ensuring an even, smooth layer.
- Generously cascade cherry pie filling over the cream cheese layer, spreading it uniformly to cover the entire surface.
- Refrigerate the dessert for a minimum of 2 hours, allowing the layers to set and flavors to meld, creating a chilled, delectable treat perfect for serving.
Notes
- Swap graham cracker crumbs with gluten-free alternatives like almond flour or crushed gluten-free cookies for a celiac-friendly version.
- Use reduced-fat cream cheese and light whipped topping to create a lighter, lower-calorie dessert without sacrificing flavor.
- Enhance the cherry layer by mixing in fresh chopped cherries or a splash of almond extract for a more complex, homemade taste profile.
- Try different fruit toppings like blueberry or strawberry pie filling to create exciting flavor variations and keep the dessert interesting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 322 kcal
- Sugar: 29 g
- Sodium: 144 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg