Here’s a classic Cherry Delight—a creamy, fluffy, no-bake dessert with a graham cracker crust, smooth cheesecake filling, and sweet cherry topping. It’s easy, quick, and always a crowd favorite!
🍒✨ Cherry Delight (No-Bake Dessert)
Ingredients (9×9 or 8×8 pan)
For the Crust
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ cup sugar
- 6 tbsp melted butter
For the Filling
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 container (8 oz) Cool Whip or 1 cup homemade whipped cream
For the Topping
- 1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling
🍒 Instructions
1️⃣ Make the Crust
- Mix graham crumbs, sugar, and melted butter.
- Press firmly into the bottom of your pan.
- Chill in the refrigerator while you prepare the filling
(10–15 minutes to set).
2️⃣ Make the Creamy Filling
- Beat softened cream cheese until smooth.
- Add powdered sugar and vanilla; beat until creamy.
- Fold in Cool Whip gently to keep it fluffy.
Spread filling evenly over the chilled crust.
3️⃣ Add the Cherry Topping
- Spoon cherry pie filling over the cream layer
(spread gently so layers stay clean).
4️⃣ Chill
- Refrigerate at least 2–4 hours for the best texture.
- Longer chilling = firmer, cleaner slices.
5️⃣ Serve
Slice into squares and enjoy a cool, creamy, fruity treat!
🍒 Variations
Want to switch it up? I can give you:
- 🍓 Strawberry or blueberry delight
- 🍋 Lemon delight
- 🍪 Oreo crust version
- 🍰 Deep-dish, extra-fluffy version
Just tell me!
