No Bake Cherry Delight Recipe
Cherry Delight is a dessert that completely lives up to its name. This recipe features a graham cracker crust, a creamy cheesecake-like middle made with Cool Whip, and a beautiful cherry topping to make a dessert that is both visually appealing and delicious to eat.
Cherry Delight is an ideal quick dessert for any occasion.
With a graham cracker crust, creamy filling, and sweet cherry pie topping, it’s sure to please everyone.
Cherry Delight is a dessert that is very meaningful to us for a variety of reasons.
Simple no-bake preparation eliminates the need for an oven, leaving only straightforward mixing and assembly.
This versatile dish can be made with any fruit pie filling, depending on the season or personal choice.
Ideal for potlucks and parties, it can feed a large group.
The festive red and white layered appearance is ideal for the holidays.
This cherry delight is a sweet and creamy treat ideal for family gatherings, post-dinner desserts, and potlucks. It’s likely to be a family favorite.
PREP TIME: 10MINUTES
CHILL TIME: 2HOURS
TOTAL TIME: 2HOURS 10MINUTES
SERVINGS: 11
INGREDIENTS For No Bake Cherry Delight Recipe
FOR THE CRUST:
- 9 graham crackers
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 7 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
FOR THE FILLING:
- 8 ounces cream cheese room temperature
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 ounces frozen whipped topping thawed
- 21 ounces cherry pie filling
INSTRUCTIONS FOR No Bake Cherry Delight Recipe
- Coat an 8×8 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- To prepare the crust: Using a food processor, pulse the graham crackers and sugar until fine crumbs appear.
- Add the butter to the food processor and pulse until the crumbs are evenly coated.
- The resulting combination will resemble fine sand.
- Press the graham cracker crumbs evenly and tightly into the bottom of an 8×8 baking dish.
- To create the filling, mix the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Then, fold in the whipped topping until thoroughly combined.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture on top of the graham cracker layers.
- Carefully drop and spread the cherry pie filling on top of the cream cheese layer.
- Refrigerate for two hours before serving.
TIPS FOR MAKING THE BEST CHERRY DELIGHT
If you’re having trouble removing portions, soak the bottom of the pan in hot water for approximately a minute.
For the greatest results, make the creamy layer with Cool Whip.
Cherry Delight is an excellent dessert to prepare ahead of time.
Refrigerate the dessert for at least several hours before serving. This permits the layers to set properly and makes it easier to cut into tidy square shapes.
NUTRITIONAL INFO:
Calories: 256kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 246mg | Potassium: 158mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 360IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 104mg | Iron: 1mg