🍒 Classic Cherry Delight
🕒 Prep Time: 20 mins
🧊 Chill Time: 4+ hours (or overnight)
🍽️ Serves: 9–12
🛒 Ingredients:
For the Crust:
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1½ cups graham cracker crumbs
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¼ cup granulated sugar
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½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
For the 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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8 oz whipped topping (like Cool Whip), thawed
For the Topping:
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1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling
🥣 Instructions:
1. Make the Crust:
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In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter.
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Press firmly into the bottom of a 9×9-inch (or 8×8-inch) dish.
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Place in the fridge while you make the filling.
2. Make the Cream Layer:
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In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
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Add powdered sugar and vanilla; beat until fully combined.
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Fold in whipped topping gently until evenly mixed.
3. Assemble:
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Spread cream cheese mixture evenly over the chilled crust.
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Top with cherry pie filling, spreading it gently to cover the cream layer.
4. Chill:
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Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight for best texture and flavor.
✅ Tips:
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Use homemade whipped cream (1 cup heavy cream + 2 tbsp sugar, whipped to stiff peaks) instead of Cool Whip for a richer version.
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For a thicker dessert, use a smaller dish like 8×8″.
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Optional: Add a pinch of almond extract to the cream layer for extra flavor.
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