Cherry Delight
Here’s a classic Cherry Delight 🍒🍰 — creamy, no-bake, and always a crowd favorite.
Cherry Delight (No-Bake Dessert)
Ingredients (9×13-inch pan)
Crust
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup melted butter
Cream Layer
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tub (8 oz) whipped topping (Cool Whip), thawed
Topping
- 1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling
Instructions
- Make crust:
Mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press firmly into the bottom of a 9×13-inch pan. Chill 15–20 minutes. - Make cream layer:
Beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Fold in whipped topping. Spread evenly over crust. - Add cherries:
Spoon cherry pie filling evenly over the cream layer. - Chill:
Refrigerate at least 2–4 hours (overnight is best) until set. - Serve:
Slice and enjoy cold.
⭐ Tips:
- Let cream cheese soften fully for a smooth layer.
- Chill well so slices hold their shape.
- Works with blueberry, strawberry, or peach pie filling too.
🔄 Variations:
- Chocolate crust: Use chocolate graham crackers or Oreo crumbs.
- Lighter version: Use reduced-fat cream cheese and whipped topping.
- Individual cups: Layer in dessert glasses for parties.
If you’d like, I can also give you a baked Cherry Delight or a retro 1950s version just like church potlucks used to have.
