Ah, Classic Cherry Delight — a creamy, fruity, and sweet layered dessert that’s super easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser 🍒✨. It’s typically made with a graham cracker or cookie crust, a cream layer, and a cherry topping.
Here’s a traditional recipe:
Classic Cherry Delight
Ingredients
Crust:
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs (or crushed digestive cookies)
- 6 tbsp butter, melted
- 2 tbsp sugar
Cream Layer:
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped to stiff peaks
Cherry Topping:
- 1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling (or fresh cherries with a little sugar)
Instructions
1. Make the crust
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar.
- Press mixture evenly into the bottom of a 9×9-inch pan.
- Bake 8–10 minutes until lightly golden. Let cool.
2. Prepare the cream layer
- In a bowl, beat softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gently fold in whipped cream until light and fluffy.
- Spread over the cooled crust evenly.
3. Add cherry topping
- Spoon cherry pie filling over the cream layer and spread gently.
4. Chill
- Refrigerate at least 2–3 hours before serving to let it set.
5. Serve
- Slice and enjoy this creamy, fruity dessert! Optional: garnish with shaved chocolate or toasted coconut.
Tips & Variations
- Extra crunch: Sprinkle chopped nuts on the crust before baking.
- Mini version: Use individual serving cups for personal cherry delights.
- Healthier twist: Swap whipped cream for Greek yogurt for a tangy, lighter version.
If you want, I can also give a “no-bake, super creamy Cherry Delight” version that’s even faster but just as decadent — perfect for last-minute dessert cravings.
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