Here’s a delicious recipe for Classic Cherry Delight — a creamy, no-bake dessert layered with graham cracker crust, smooth cheesecake filling, and sweet cherry pie topping. 🍒
🍒 Classic Cherry Delight
Serves: 8–10
Prep time: 15 min
Chill time: 2–4 hours (or overnight)
Ingredients
For the crust:
- 2 cups (200 g) graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup (115 g) melted butter
- ¼ cup (50 g) sugar
For the creamy filling:
- 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 (8 oz / 225 g) container Cool Whip or 1½ cups whipped cream
For the topping:
- 1 (21 oz / 595 g) can cherry pie filling
Instructions
- Make the crust:
- Combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar in a bowl.
- Press firmly into the bottom of a 9×13-inch (23×33 cm) pan.
- Chill in the refrigerator while preparing the filling.
- Prepare the creamy layer:
- Beat cream cheese until smooth.
- Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, and beat until creamy.
- Fold in Cool Whip or whipped cream until fully combined.
- Assemble:
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the chilled crust.
- Spoon cherry pie filling evenly on top.
- Chill:
- Refrigerate for at least 2–4 hours (overnight is best) so it sets properly.
- Serve:
- Slice into squares and serve chilled.
🍒 Tips & Variations
- Homemade crust option: Use crushed vanilla wafers or shortbread cookies instead of graham crackers.
- Other fruit toppings: Try blueberry, strawberry, or peach pie filling.
- Lighter version: Use light cream cheese and sugar-free whipped topping.
- Extra crunch: Sprinkle chopped pecans or almonds on top before serving.
Would you like me to give you a no-bake individual “mini cherry delight cups” version too? They’re perfect for parties!
