Description
Classic Cherry Delight is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that combines layers of cream cheese, whipped topping, and cherry pie filling for a delightful treat.
Ingredients
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup whipped topping
- 1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until combined.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish to form the crust.
- Bake the crust for 10 minutes, then let it cool.
- In another bowl, beat the cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Fold in the whipped topping until well combined.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture over the cooled crust.
- Top with cherry pie filling evenly.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter version, you can use low-fat cream cheese and whipped topping.
- Feel free to substitute cherry pie filling with other fruit fillings like blueberry or strawberry.
- Make sure to let the dessert chill for the best flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking and Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg