Cherry Delight is a classic layered dessert that’s creamy, sweet, and fruity, often served chilled. It’s easy to make and doesn’t require baking, making it perfect for parties or holiday gatherings.
🍒 Cherry Delight
Serves: 8–10
Prep time: 20 min
Chill time: 2–3 hours
Ingredients
- 1 box (3.4 oz / 96 g) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 2 cups (480 ml) milk
- 1 tub (8 oz / 225 g) whipped topping (like Cool Whip)
- 1 can (21 oz / 595 g) cherry pie filling
- 1 box (12 oz / 340 g) graham crackers, crushed (or a graham cracker crust)
- Optional: sliced almonds or chocolate shavings for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the pudding:
- In a bowl, whisk pudding mix with milk until thickened (about 2 minutes).
- Fold in whipped topping:
- Gently fold in 1 cup of whipped topping until smooth and creamy.
- Layer the dessert:
- In a 9×13-inch dish (or individual cups), layer graham cracker crumbs at the bottom.
- Spread half the pudding mixture over the crumbs.
- Spoon half the cherry pie filling over the pudding.
- Repeat layers: remaining pudding, remaining cherry filling.
- Top it off:
- Spread the remaining whipped topping on top.
- Sprinkle with almonds or chocolate shavings, if desired.
- Chill:
- Refrigerate for at least 2–3 hours to let the layers set and flavors meld.
- Serve:
- Slice and serve chilled.
🍒 Tips & Variations
- Crust alternative: Use crushed vanilla wafers or shortbread cookies instead of graham crackers.
- Fruit mix: Substitute or add other fruits like blueberries or peaches.
- Mini versions: Layer in individual parfait glasses for a pretty presentation.
- Extra creamy: Fold in cream cheese with the pudding for a richer texture.
If you want, I can give a no-graham-cracker, ultra-quick Cherry Delight recipe that uses just pudding, whipped topping, and cherry filling—ready in 10 minutes.
