Cherry Delight Dessert

Cherry Delight Dessert Recipe

Ingredients:

For the Crust

• 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar

For the Cream Cheese Layer

• 16 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream (or 8 oz whipped topping)

For the Cherry Topping

• 1 (21 oz) can cherry pie filling

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Instructions:

1. Prepare the crust:
   • In a medium bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar until the mixture resembles wet sand.
   • Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to set.
2. Make the cream cheese layer:
   • In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and fluffy.
   • In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream to stiff peaks (if not using whipped topping). Fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture.
3. Assemble the dessert:
   • Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the chilled crust.
   • Top with cherry pie filling, spreading it gently to cover the cream cheese layer.
4. Chill:
   • Cover the dessert and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight for the best flavor and texture.
5. Serve:
   • Slice into squares and serve chilled.

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This no-bake dessert is creamy, fruity, and a crowd-pleaser for any occasion! Let me know if you’d like tips for variations, like switching up the fruit topping.