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Cherry Delight

Cherry Delight: Easy No-Bake Dessert That Impresses Every Time

Cherry Delight is a crowd-pleasing no-bake dessert featuring layers of creamy cheesecake and cherry pie filling.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 2.25 cups Graham Crackers, crushed or digestive biscuits
  • 2 tablespoons Granulated Sugar adds sweetness
  • 10 tablespoons Butter, melted or coconut oil for dairy-free
For the Cheesecake Filling
  • 16 oz Cream Cheese, softened or vegan cream cheese
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar sugar alternative can be used
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract or almond extract for variation
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice optional for brightness
  • 8 oz Frozen Whipped Topping (Cool Whip), thawed or homemade whipped cream
For the Topping
  • 21 oz Cherry Pie Filling homemade can elevate flavor

Equipment

  • food processor
  • mixing bowl
  • hand mixer
  • Baking Pan
  • spatula
  • Plastic Wrap

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Cherry Delight
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a food processor, pulse the graham crackers and granulated sugar until finely crushed. Pour in the melted butter and pulse again until combined. Press the mixture firmly into a greased 9x13-inch baking pan. Bake for 8-10 minutes until lightly golden, then let it cool completely. For a no-bake option, freeze the crust for 10 minutes instead.
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  2. In a large mixing bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and optional lemon juice with a hand mixer on medium speed until smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes. Gently fold in the thawed whipped topping until well incorporated.
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  3. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cooled graham cracker crust with a spatula. Cover the dessert with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for a minimum of 2 hours, preferably overnight.
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  4. To serve, cut the Cherry Delight into squares and top each piece with a generous dollop of cherry pie filling.
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Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Chill for at least 2 hours to enhance flavors. Use a sharp knife dipped in hot water for uniform slices.

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