Description
Cherry Delight is a luscious and creamy no-bake dessert featuring a buttery graham cracker crust, smooth cream cheese filling, and a sweet cherry pie topping. Perfect for holidays, potlucks, and warm weather gatherings, this easy-to-make treat combines rich textures and bright cherry flavor that will delight any crowd.
Ingredients
Crust
- 2 cups (200g) graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted
Filling
- 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 oz (225g) whipped topping, thawed
Topping
- 1 can (21 oz / 595g) cherry pie filling
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs with the melted unsalted butter until the mixture is evenly moistened. Press the mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish to form a compact crust layer. Refrigerate the crust while you prepare the filling to help it set.
- Make the filling: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract together until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy. Gently fold in the thawed whipped topping until fully combined into a light, fluffy filling.
- Assemble the dessert: Evenly spread the cream cheese filling over the chilled graham cracker crust in the baking dish. Next, spoon the cherry pie filling evenly over the top of the cream cheese layer to create the colorful topping.
- Chill and serve: Cover the assembled dessert and refrigerate it for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld and the dessert to firm up. Serve chilled for best texture and flavor.
Notes
- Blueberry or strawberry pie filling can be used as an alternative topping for variety.
- Chilling overnight results in cleaner slices and enhances flavor melding.
- Store the dessert refrigerated and consume within 4 days for freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American Dessert
