Classic Cherry Delight

Here’s a timeless and easy dessert: Classic Cherry Delight — a no-bake layered treat with a buttery graham cracker crust, creamy cheesecake filling, and sweet cherry pie topping. It’s cool, creamy, and perfect for potlucks or family dinners.

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🍒 Classic Cherry Delight (No-Bake)

Ingredients:

For the crust:

• 1½ cups (150g) graham cracker crumbs

• ⅓ cup (75g) melted butter

• 2 tbsp granulated sugar

For the cream cheese filling:

• 1 package (8 oz / 225g) cream cheese, softened

• 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 1 cup (240ml) heavy whipping cream or 1 tub (8 oz) whipped topping (like Cool Whip)

For the topping:

• 1 can (21 oz / 595g) cherry pie filling

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🧁 Instructions:

1. Make the crust:
   In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press firmly into the bottom of an 8×8 or 9×9-inch dish. Chill in the fridge for 15–20 minutes to set.

2. Make the filling:
   In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla; beat until creamy.
   If using heavy cream, whip it in a separate bowl until stiff peaks form, then gently fold into cream cheese mixture. If using whipped topping, just fold it in.

3. Assemble:
   Spread cream cheese filling over chilled crust. Smooth evenly with a spatula.

4. Add topping:
   Spoon cherry pie filling over the cream cheese layer. Spread gently to cover completely.

5. Chill:
   Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours (or overnight) to set.

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🍽️ Serve:

Slice into squares and serve chilled. You can garnish with additional whipped cream or crushed graham crackers if desired.

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Would you like a homemade cherry topping instead of canned pie filling?