Description
Cherry Delight is a luscious dessert that marries the sweet taste of cherries with a creamy cheesecake filling, all atop a buttery graham cracker crust. Perfect for any occasion—be it family gatherings, summer barbecues, or a delightful finish to dinner—this no-bake treat is easy to prepare and sure to impress with its vibrant colors and rich flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 20 graham cracker squares (1 1/2 cups crushed)
- ½ cup melted butter
- 2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese
- 3 Tbsp milk
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup COOL WHIP Whipped Topping
- 1 can cherry pie filling
- ½ tsp almond extract
Instructions
- Prepare the crust by mixing crushed graham crackers, melted butter, and sugar in a bowl. Press firmly into the bottom of a greased 7 x 11 x 1 1/2" pan.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and milk until smooth. Spread evenly over the crust.
- Fold vanilla and sugar into COOL WHIP; spread over the cream cheese layer.
- Combine cherry pie filling and almond extract in a small bowl; gently spread over the COOL WHIP layer.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (70g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: For gluten-free options, substitute regular graham crackers with gluten-free varieties. Experiment with different fruit toppings like blueberries or fresh strawberries for seasonal variations. Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for a smoother filling.