Description
A delightful no-bake dessert combining cream cheese, sweet cherries, and a buttery graham cracker crust.
Ingredients
Scale
- 7 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs (about 9 whole crackers)
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 container Cool Whip (8 ounces)
- 1 can cherry pie filling (21 ounces)
Instructions
- Make the crust: In a mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar. Mix until well blended, then press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9×9-inch baking dish.
- Prepare the filling: In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually mix in the powdered sugar and vanilla extract until creamy and well combined.
- Fold in the Cool Whip: Gently fold the Cool Whip into the cream cheese mixture until there are no streaks left.
- Assemble the layers: Spread the cream cheese filling over the graham cracker crust, then top it with cherry pie filling, spreading it evenly across the top.
- Chill and serve: Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow it to set before cutting into squares. Enjoy!
Notes
For best texture, ensure cream cheese is at room temperature. Consider using different fruit fillings or adding lemon zest for variations.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: dessert, cherry delight, no-bake dessert, creamy dessert, summer recipe