Description
Cherry Delight is a show-stopping no-bake dessert that combines the sweet tang of cherries with a creamy cheesecake filling, all atop a crunchy graham cracker crust. This delightful treat is perfect for summer barbecues, holiday gatherings, or simply as a sweet ending to a family dinner. Its vibrant cherry topping not only elevates its visual appeal but also enhances its refreshing flavors, making it an instant crowd-pleaser. With minimal preparation required, you can whip up this indulgent dessert in just 20 minutes and chill it overnight for the ideal serving temperature. Your guests will be captivated by both its taste and presentation!
Ingredients
Scale
- 20 graham cracker squares
- ½ cup melted butter
- 2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese
- 3 Tbsp milk
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 2 Tbsp sugar
- 1 cup COOL WHIP Whipped Topping
- 1 can cherry pie filling
- ½ tsp almond extract
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the crust by combining crushed graham crackers, melted butter, and sugar in a mixing bowl. Press firmly into a greased 7 x 11 inch pan.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and milk until smooth. Spread over the crust.
- Fold vanilla and sugar into COOL WHIP; spread over the cream cheese layer.
- Mix cherry pie filling with almond extract and spoon over the top layer.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Desserts
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (approximately 90g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg