Description
Cherry Delight is a no-bake layered dessert featuring a crunchy graham cracker crust, a creamy cheesecake filling, and a sweet cherry pie topping. Perfect for parties and gatherings, this chilled dessert offers a delightful combination of textures and flavors that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 2 cups crushed graham crackers
- ½ cup salted butter, melted
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
Cheesecake Filling
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
Topping
- 1 large can cherry pie filling
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees ℉ to prepare for baking the crust.
- Prepare Crust: In a mixing bowl, combine the crushed graham crackers, melted salted butter, and granulated sugar. Mix until the crumbs are evenly moistened. Press this mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom of an 11×7-inch baking dish.
- Bake Crust: Place the baking dish with the crust mixture in the preheated oven and bake for 5 to 7 minutes until the crust is lightly toasted. Remove from oven and allow it to cool completely before adding the filling.
- Whip Cream: Pour the heavy whipping cream into a large clean mixing bowl. Using an electric hand mixer, beat the cream until it thickens and forms small, soft peaks.
- Make Cheesecake Filling: In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar together until smooth and fully combined. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until evenly incorporated, taking care not to deflate the whipped cream.
- Assemble Filling Layer: Pour the cheesecake filling mixture over the fully cooled graham cracker crust. Spread it out evenly using a spatula for a smooth, level layer.
- Add Topping: Evenly spread the cherry pie filling over the cheesecake layer, ensuring complete coverage.
- Chill and Set: Cover the baking dish with plastic wrap or foil and place it in the refrigerator. Let it chill and set for at least 3 hours, preferably overnight, to allow the layers to firm up for easy slicing.
- Serve: Cut the dessert into 12 equal squares and serve chilled. Enjoy the creamy, fruity delight!
Notes
- Ensure the crust is completely cooled before adding the filling to prevent it from becoming soggy.
- Use full-fat cream cheese for best texture and flavor in the cheesecake filling.
- Gently fold whipped cream to maintain its fluffy texture.
- Chilling overnight improves the firmness and flavor melding of the dessert.
- This dessert can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
