Here’s a Classic Cherry Delight recipe — a cool, creamy, no-bake dessert with a graham cracker crust, luscious cream cheese filling, and a sweet cherry topping. It’s easy to make and perfect for potlucks, holidays, or just because!
🍒 Classic Cherry Delight
🍽️ Serves: 9–12 | ⏱️ Ready in: 15 mins prep + 4 hrs chill (or overnight)
🧁 Ingredients:
Crust:
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1½ cups graham cracker crumbs
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⅓ cup granulated sugar
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½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
Filling:
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8 oz cream cheese, softened
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1 cup powdered sugar
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1 container (8 oz) whipped topping (like Cool Whip), thawed
Topping:
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1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling
👩🍳 Instructions:
1. Make the Crust:
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In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until evenly combined.
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Press firmly into the bottom of a 9×9-inch (or similar) pan.
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Chill in the fridge for 10–15 minutes while preparing the filling.
2. Make the Filling:
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Beat cream cheese until smooth.
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Add powdered sugar and vanilla, mixing until creamy.
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Fold in the whipped topping gently until fully incorporated.
3. Assemble:
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Spread cream cheese filling evenly over the chilled crust.
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Spoon cherry pie filling evenly over the top.
4. Chill:
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Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight for best texture and flavor.
🍒 Optional Upgrades:
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Add a pinch of almond extract to the filling for extra depth.
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Use a shortbread or Nilla wafer crust instead of graham crackers.
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Make it in individual cups or a trifle dish for a fun twist.
✅ Tips:
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For easy slicing, chill overnight and wipe the knife between cuts.
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Use homemade cherry pie filling if you want to control the sweetness or skip canned ingredients.