Description
This Classic Cherry Delight comes together quickly with layers of buttery graham cracker crust, creamy cheesecake filling, and sweet cherry topping.
Ingredients
Scale
- 7 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 8 ounces whipped topping
- 1 can cherry pie filling, 21 ounces
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a medium bowl.
- Mix graham cracker crumbs and sugar into the melted butter.
- Press the mixture firmly into a greased 8×8-inch baking dish.
- Beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.
- Mix in powdered sugar and vanilla extract until creamy.
- Fold the whipped topping into the cream cheese mixture gently.
- Spread the filling evenly over the crust.
- Top with cherry pie filling and spread carefully.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- Do not overmix the whipped topping into the filling.
- For cleaner slices, dip the knife in hot water before cutting.
- Refrigerate overnight for the best texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Refrigerate
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 31
- Sodium: 240
- Fat: 24
- Saturated Fat: 14
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 48
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 55